1 lb fresh asparagus, 12-14 medium-sized, trimmed and peeled

1 ½ tsp olive oil, preferably extra-virgin

1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

salt, to taste

pepper, to taste

Preheat oven to 500 degrees F.

In a large shallow baking pan, toss the asparagus with oil and salt and pepper to taste until coated well.

Roast asparagus, shaking the pan every 2 minutes, for about 10 minutes or until tender and lightly browned.

Remove pan from the oven and drizzle vinegar over asparagus, shaking the pan to combine well.

Sugar: 5g

:

Calcium: 54mg

Calories: 85kcal

Carbohydrates: 10g

Fat: 4g

Fiber: 5g

Iron: 5mg

Potassium: 458mg

Protein: 5g

Saturated Fat: 1g

Sodium: 6mg

Vitamin A: 1715IU

Vitamin C: 13mg