Roasted Asparagus

Ingredients

• 1 pound asparagus fresh
• 4 servings pepper black freshly ground
• 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt 
• 1 medium lemon zest 
• 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg freshly grated
• 1 tablespoon olive oil 

Equipment

• oven
• aluminum foil
• tongs

Directions

1. Watch how to make this recipe.
2. Heat the oven to 500 degrees F.
3. Lay the asparagus on a long double layer of heavy-duty aluminum foil.
4. Drizzle with the olive oil and toss to coat.
5. Spread the spears into a single layer. Fold the edges of the foil to make a tray. Roast in the oven for 5 minutes. Carefully toss the spears with tongs and roast just until tender and tips begin to brown, about 5 minutes more.
6. Sprinkle with the zest, salt, nutmeg, and pepper, to taste, and toss to evenly distribute.
7. Transfer to a serving platter and serve immediately.