Oven-Roasted Asparagus With Thyme

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds asparagus spears 
• 0.3 teaspoon thyme leaves dried
• 1 large garlic clove halved
• 2 teaspoons olive oil 
• 0.3 teaspoon pepper freshly ground
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

• oven
• knife
• baking pan
• peeler

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 40
2. Snap off tough ends of asparagus; remove scales with a knife or vegetable peeler, if desired. Set aside.
3. Rub cut sides of garlic over a 13 x 9-inch baking dish; place garlic in dish.
4. Add asparagus; drizzle with oil.
5. Sprinkle asparagus with salt, thyme, and pepper; toss gently.
6. Bake at 400 for 20 minutes, stirring once.