1 lb Fresh asparagus
2 tsp Olive oil
2 tbsp Parmesan cheese, shredded
1 Lemon, cut into wedges
Directions
Preheat oven to 500 degrees. Arrange in a single layer in a shallow
baking pan. With a pastry brush, paint the oil on the asparagus
spears. Roast until tender but still crisp, 8 to 10 minutes,
depending on thickness of stalks. Turn spears occasionally for even
cooking and to avoid browning.
Place asparagus spears on serving platter. Sprinkle with cheese.
Serve with lemon wedges.
Food Exchanges per serving: 1 VEGETABLE EXCHANGE + 1 FAT EXCHANGE;
CAL: 76; PRO: 4g; CAR: 6g; 4g; CHO: 3mg; SOD: 71mg;
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