Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh asparagus
- 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
Directions
- Preheat oven to 500 degrees.
- Arrange in a single layer in a shallow baking pan. With a pastry brush, paint the oil on the asparagus spears.
- Roast until tender but still crisp, 8 to 10 minutes, depending on thickness of stalks. Turn spears occasionally for even cooking and to avoid browning.
- Place asparagus spears on serving platter. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve with lemon wedges.
Recipe Yield: Servings: 4
Nutritional Information Per Serving:
Calories: 76
Fat: 7 grams
Sodium: 71 milligrams
Cholesterol: 3 milligrams
Protein: 4 grams
Carbohydrates: 6 grams
Diabetic Exchanges
1 Vegetable; 1 Fat