Roasted Asparagus with Orange and Cumin

Yield: Makes 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

• 2  pounds  asparagus
• 1  tablespoon  olive oil
• 1  tablespoon  thin strips orange peel
• 1  teaspoon  cumin seeds
• Salt and pepper

Preparation

1. Rinse asparagus; trim off stem ends. In a 12- by 17-inch baking pan, mix asparagus with olive oil, orange peel, and cumin. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.

2. Bake in a 450° oven until asparagus is tender when pierced, 10 to 12 minutes. Arrange on platter.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

37 (46% from fat)

Protein:

2.8g

Fat:

1.9g (sat 0.3)

Carbohydrate:

3.6g

Fiber:

0.9g

Sodium:

2.3mg

Cholesterol:

0.0mg