Oven Roasted Asparagus

• fresh asparagus↗3 lbs
• olive oil↗2 tablespoons
• garlic cloves, minced↗3
• salt↗3⁄4 teaspoon
• fresh ground black pepper↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• slivered almonds, toasted↗1⁄2 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Snap off and discard tough ends of asparagus.

2. 2

   Place asparagus on a lightly greased baking sheet.

3. 3

   Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with garlic, salt, and pepper.

4. 4

   Bake at 350º for 10 minutes or until your desired degree of tenderness.

5. 5

   Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with almonds.