Roasted Asparagus With Garlic Dressing

Roasted Asparagus With Garlic Dressing

Ingredients:
asparagus, raw
oil, olive, salad or cooking
soy sauce made from soy (tamari)
spices, garlic powder
sugars, granulated
water, bottled, generic

Directions:
Preheat the oven to 475 degrees.
Snap off the tough woods ends of the asparagus and rinse the spears.
Drain on paper towels.
Spread the asparagus out on a cookie sheet and brush or toss with the olive oil.
Roast the asparagus 10 to 12 minutes, or until tender when pierced with the tip of a knife.
Alternatively, you can grill or steam the asparagus for 4 to 5 minutes, until tender.
Arrange the asparagus on a serving plate.
Stir together the ingredients of the garlic dressing until the sugar has dissolved.
Pour over the asparagus or serve as a dipping sauce.
Serve warm or at room temperature.