Categories: Vegetables

Ingredients

• 1 head garlic
• Extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 lb. asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 T. ground pecans or almonds
• 1/2 t. onion powder

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

2. Peel off the papery layers from the garlic head, then slice off the top 1/4 inch to expose the garlic cloves.

3. Place in the center of a square of foil and drizzle with olive oil.

4. Seal the garlic in the foil and place in a shallow pan.

5. Bake for 30 minutes.

6. Remove from the foil and let cool.

7. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the asparagus and cook, stirring, until bright green, 3 to 4 minutes.

8. Sprinkle with the ground pecans or almonds and then the onion powder.

9. Squeeze the roasted garlic out of the skins into the pan.

10. Continue to cook the asparagus, stirring, until the asparagus is crisp-tender, 1 to 2 minutes.

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