Roasted Asparagus with Feta

Ingredients

• 1 3/4-2 lbs fresh crisp asparagus
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon lemon, zest of
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• kosher salt (to taste)
• fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
• 1-2 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley
• 3-4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
• 1 lemon (juice of, no seeds)

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400F.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, oregano, and red pepper flakes in a small pan over low heat until garlic becomes golden and oil becomes fragrant; remove from heat and allow to cool.

3. 3

   Bend asparagus gently until it breaks at a natural point and discard ends.

4. 4

   Toss asparagus pieces with infused olive oil and place in a single layer on a baking sheet (one with a side edge).

5. 5

   Season asparagus with salt and pepper.

6. 6

   Sprinkle asparagus with crumbled feta cheese.

7. 7

   Roast at 400F for 12 minutes or until cooked to your liking.

8. 8

   Sprinkle with chopped parsley and squeeze the lemons over the asparagus, being careful to catch the seeds.

9. 9

   Serve hot.