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Roasted Asparagus with Feta Cheese

Posted By On April 18, 2012 @ 11:42 am In Fruits and Vegetables,Side Dishes

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds fresh crisp asparagus
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon, zest of
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Kosher salt (to taste)
  • Fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
  • Juice of 1 lemon

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°. Heat olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, oregano and red pepper flakes in a small pan over low heat until garlic becomes golden. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Bend asparagus gently until it breaks at a natural point and discard ends. Toss asparagus pieces with olive oil mixture and place in a single layer on a baking sheet. Season asparagus with salt and pepper then with crumbled feta cheese. Roast at 400° for 12 minutes or until tender. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and drizzle with lemon juice. Serves 4.

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