The Perfect Roasted Asparagus

Makes4 servings
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time7-8 minutes

Ingredients
Directions

Ingredients

2 lbs. of asparagus
1 cup Cremini mushrooms
2 tbs. fresh thyme
2 tbs. fresh lemon juice
6 tbs. olive oil, plus just enough to coat the asparagus
Salt and pepper (to taste)
Reggianno Parmesan (optional)
Truffle oil (optional)

Directions

STEP 1

Preheat oven to 500 degrees.

STEP 2

Brush 2 lbs. of asparagus with just enough olive oil to coat sparingly. Sprinkle with sea salt.

STEP 3

Roast on a cookie sheet for 7-8 minutes.

STEP 4

While the asparagus is roasting, combine thinly shaved cremini mushrooms with thyme, lemon juice, olive oil and salt and pepper.

STEP 5

Arrange the asparagus on a platter, arrange the mushroom mixture on top of the spears and garnish with shaved curls of Reggianno Parmesan. Optional: Try adding 1 tbs. of truffle oil for an elegant touch.

Nutritional information

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