Roasted Asparagus

ROASTED ASPARAGUS

Yield: 4 servings
Source: "Italian Diabetic Meals in 30 Minutes - Or Less!"
Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/73.shtml

INGREDIENTS

- 20 medium-width asparagus spears
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 garlic cloves, very finely minced

DIRECTIONS

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.

Place the asparagus spears side by side in a single
layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper
or aluminum foil sprayed with cooking spray.

Combine the remaining ingredients
and sprinkle them over the asparagus.

Roast the asparagus for 10 minutes
until cooked through but crisp.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (5 spears):
Calories: 41, Fat: 3 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 9 mg,
Carbohydrate: 4 g, Dietary Fiber: 1 g, Sugars: 2 g, Protein: 2 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 1/2 Fat