Asian Roasted Asparagus

Description: I adapted this from another recipe for grilled asparagus. The grill was out of gas, so I decided to try using the oven. I modified the seasonings to reflect my desire to cut the fat content. My company, family and I all loved the results. Enjoy! 

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs asparagus, tough ends removed
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon olive oil (or just use all sesame oil, if desired)
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 garlic cloves, minced (I used the jarred kind)
• 1/4 teaspoon ginger, ground
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, coarse ground, to taste
• 1/8 teaspoon salt, to taste (if using low-sodium soy sauce)

Steps:

1. Pre heat oven to 425 degrees F.
2. Lay trimmed asparagus in a rimmed baking sheet. Spread out.
3. Drizzle other ingredients evenly over asparagus,.
4. Roast in oven for approximately 20 minutes until asparagus are hot, slightly browned, but still somewhat crisp. Check periodically, time depends on how thick your asparagus is.