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Simple Broiled Asparagus

Posted on February 13, 2011
Tags
veggie
broiled

Ingredients

2 pounds thin asparagus spears (2 bunches), tough ends trimmed (see illustration below)
1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

  1. Adjust oven rack to uppermost position (about 4 inches from the heating element) and heat broiler.

  2. Toss asparagus with oil and salt and pepper, then lay spears in single layer on heavy rimmed baking sheet. Broil about 4 inches from heating element, shaking pan halfway through to turn spears, until asparagus is tender and lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes.

  3. Cool asparagus 5 minutes and arrange on serving dish.