Ingredients
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1 3/4-2 lbs fresh crisp asparagus
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1/4 cup olive oil
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon lemon, zest of
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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kosher salt (to taste)
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fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
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1 -2 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley
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3 -4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
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1 lemon (juice of, no seeds)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Heat olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, oregano, and red pepper flakes in a small pan over low heat until garlic becomes golden and oil becomes fragrant; remove from heat and allow to cool.
- Bend asparagus gently until it breaks at a natural point and discard ends.
- Toss asparagus pieces with infused olive oil and place in a single layer on a baking sheet (one with a side edge).
- Season asparagus with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle asparagus with crumbled feta cheese.
- Roast at 400F for 12 minutes or until cooked to your liking.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley and squeeze the lemons over the asparagus, being careful to catch the seeds.
- Serve hot.