Italian Roasted Asparagus With Walnuts and Parmesan Cheese

Makes four servings

Ingredients

• 1 tbs. olive oil
• 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
• 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
• Zest of one lemon
• 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Heat oven to 450 degrees F.
2. Drizzle a baking sheet with olive oil and arrange the asparagus in a single layer on the baking sheet.
3. Mix the garlic, lemon zest, chopped walnuts, shredded cheese, and salt and pepper together in a small bowl.
4. Sprinkle the cheese and nut mixture over the asparagus and bake until golden brown, about 10 to 15 minutes.

Food Photography by: Terry Brennan; Food Styling by: Betsy Nelson