1 lb. fresh asparagus (medium width)
2 tsp. olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Lemon wedges, as garnish

Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 500 degrees. Rinse asparagus and break off tough ends.

2. In shallow roasting pan, place asparagus and coat with oil. Sprinkle with garlic and salt and pepper, to taste.

3. Roast uncovered for 6-8 minutes (depending on width of spears), shaking pan occasionally. Serve with lemon wedges.

Makes 4 servings (approx 4 medium spears each.)

Fat: 2.5 g
Carbohydrates: 5.6g
Calories: 48.2
Protein: 2.7g

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I used the same recipe (with no lemons) all summer long before I even started on SBD, on the grill. My family loves them. Be careful not to let them drop between the grates, and cook til tender, 10 minutes or less? Yummy!