A simple, delicious way to prepare that asparagus you bought on sale this week! …or maybe that’s just me.
Balsamic Roasted Asparagus
(serves 4)
What You’ll Need:
1 bunch asparagus (on sale this week $2.99/lb)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil ($.08 at $.08/tablespoon)
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar ($.05 at $.05/tablespoon)
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons asiago or parmesan cheese, grated ($.20 at $4.99/lb)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400.
Wash asparagus and trim off tough ends (about 1 inch). Place on a roasting pan. Sprinkle with olive oil and balsamic, then a generous amount of fresh sea salt and pepper.
Bake 8-10 minutes and top with cheese.
TOTAL: $3.32 or $.83 per serving.
Nutrition:
78 calories per serving
5.5 grams of fat
5 carbs
4 grams protein
2 grams fiber