ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH GARLIC SAUCE

serves 4

• 1 pound of asparagus (fresh)
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1/3 cup of mayonnaise
• 1 clove of garlic - grated
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt - course
• 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
• 1/2 lemon - garnish

Preheat oven to 425 degrees

Wash the asparagus and cut off the fibrous end. Lay the asparagus out on a baking sheet with sides that has been lined with tin foil.

Drizzle the asparagus with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and a few grinds of fresh black pepper

Bake for 10 minutes or until tender and slightly caramelized.

Mix the mayonnaise with the grated garlic. Serve as a dipping sauce or drizzle on top of the asparagus.

Cut the lemon into slices or wedges and add as garnish.

Source: Leslie Arthur