Low Carb PERFECT Oven Roasted Asparagus (With Garlic & Tomatoes)

Perfectly roasted & flavorful asparagus!

Ingredients:

36 to 40 thin asparagus spears

2 tablespoons olive oil 

2 tablespoons lemon juice

freshly ground Himalayan pink salt or sea salt

freshly ground black pepper

3 to 4 tablespoons parmesan cheese*

12 halved or whole garlic cloves (optional)
16 grape tomatoes, (optional)

Method:

Preheat oven to 425*. 

Cut the tough ends off of the asparagus stalks.

Put on a foil lined baking sheet.

Drizzle the oil and lemon juice over the asparagus. 

Sprinkle with spices, herbs and cheese. If desired, add garlic cloves. Stir or toss to coat.

Bake for 10 - 20 minutes, or until the asparagus has reached the level of tenderness that you prefer. If desired, add the tomatoes during the last 5 to 7 minutes of cooking. Makes 4 servings.

*The parmesan should be very finely grated with a crumb like texture.

Nutritional info per serving (with garlic & tomatoes), approximately:

136.85 calories ~ 9 grams fat ~ 6.9 grams net carbs ~ 6.5 grams protein

Nutritional info per serving (without garlic & tomatoes), approximately:
119 calories ~ 9 grams fat ~ 3.5 grams net carbs ~ 3.27 grams protein

Notes: This recipe is a family favorite and so simple to make!