Asparagus

Description: This recipe was one of my Aunt Ely's favorite veggy dishes to make for her family. I hope you enjoy it as much as we have. This recipe is also in my family's cookbook, the one I revised 2 yrs ago for our family reunion.

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs asparagus (hard ends removed)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme (or regular dried)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

1. Cut off the hard ends first.
2. Lay asparagus in shallow baking dish.
3. Drizzle with 2 Tablespoons of olive oil.
4. 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme (or regular dried), 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/8 teaspoons of black pepper.
5. Then roast in a 425 degree F oven for 15 minutes.
6. Then serve and enjoy.