Roasted Asparagus Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Servings: 4 Serving Size: 4 ounces Ingredients - 1 pound fresh asparagus - 1 tablespoon olive oil - 1/2 teaspoon salt - 2 tablespoons lemon juice     An easy side dish that complements any meal. The roasted href="http://www.recipetips.com/recipes/fruits-and-vegetables/vegetables/asparagus/">asparagus recipe is flavorful and has a crisp-tender texture. To see how easy it is to prepare this href="http://www.recipetips.com/cooking-videos/v-0-rt900008/roasting-asparagus-for-your-favorite-asparagus-recipes.asp">roasted asparagus. You can also learn other ways to use it in href="http://www.recipetips.com/kitchen-tips/t--817/all-about-asparagus.asp">All About Asparagus.   Directions Preheat oven to 450° F. If oven is in use at a different temperature, wait until  food being cooked is finished, raise the heat and roast the asparagus so that it can be served immediately--it will only take about 10 minutes. Wash asparagus and trim off tough ends. Put	1

	asparagus on baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil (rub it on with your hands, or stir the spears around a bit to get them coated with oil). Salt lightly. Roast until just barely tender, 8-15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the spears. Drizzle with lemon juice and serve immediately.	2