Ingredients

• 2 bundles of asparagus (approx 20 spears)
• 4 cloves of garlic
• 3 tbs olive oil
• Salt and pepper

Steps

• Step 1

  Snap each spear by holding it in the centre and bending the tail end until it finds its own weak spot and snaps off. Discard the tail woody end.

• Step 2

  Peel the garlic and slice into thin long slivers.

• Step 3

  Add parchment paper or foil to a baking dish.

• Step 4

  Arrange the asparagus spears allowing a small gap between each one.

• Step 5

  Scatter the garlic slivers over the asparagus.

• Step 6

  Drizzle the olive oil, only enough to coat each spear, not too much.

• Step 7

  Season with salt and pepper.

• Step 8

  Using your hands, roll each spear into the olive oil ensuring they are all thoroughly coated.

• Step 9

  Bake in oven for 10 minutes at 400°F – 200°C

• Step 10

  Serve immediately.

Little Tips

Grate a little Parmesan cheese on asparagus before roasting and serve it as an entree.
Add a little lemon zest for that extra zing.