Roasted Asparagus with Fresh Fruit

Roasting asparagus in the oven is one of the easiest way to prepare it, This cooking method brings out the natural sweetness of the asparagus.
Asparagus is loaded with nutrients and intoxicants.

Serves 4
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 12 minutes

Ingredients

1 pound fresh organic asparagus, trim or peel tough ends 

2 tbs California olive oil

2 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced

½ tsp kosher salt

¼ tsp fresh ground black peper

Fresh fruit , sliced into bite sized pieces, see below

4 tbs shelled pistachios

Directions

1. Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F

2. Place the asparagus into a mixing bowl, and drizzle with the olive oil. 

3. Toss to coat the spears, then sprinkle with garlic, salt, and pepper. 

4. Arrange the asparagus onto a baking sheet in a single layer.

5.  Add sliced figs and pistachios 

6. Bake in the preheated oven until just tender, 12 to 15 minutes depending on thickness.

Make it your own

Fresh fruit options:

1 cup fresh red grapes, halved

1 fresh apple, pear, or peach, thinly slice

1 cup fresh figs quartered

Drizzle them with a little lemon juice or balsamic vinegar after roasting

Sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Add thinly sliced prosciutto before roasting.