Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs asparagus
• 1 tsp olive oil
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese (grated)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Snap the tough ends off of the asparagus and discard.
2. In a large bowl, toss the asparagus with the olive oil, pepper and lemon zest.
3. Place the asparagus on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 15 minutes or until tender.
4. Remove from the oven, then sprinkle with cheese and lemon juice.

Recipe Credit: Diabetes Food Hub, Christy Brissette, MS, RD. https://www.diabetesfoodhub.org/recipes/roasted-asparagus-with-parmesan.html