Charred Asparagus with Shaved Parmesan (makes 6 servings)

Ingredients:


1½ pounds asparagus, tough ends snapped off
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon coarse smoked salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 ounce parmesan, shaved into thin strips



Directions:


Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Put a baking sheet on the middle rack and heat for 5 minutes. If your asparagus spears are especially thin, slice lengthwise into two equal pieces. If they’re larger, quarter them into four long segments. Place the asparagus in a large bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and toss to coat.

Pour the asparagus onto a hot baking sheet in a single layer. Return the asparagus to the oven and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, tossing with a spatula halfway through, until tender and the tips have started to blacken. Transfer the asparagus to a serving platter, season with salt and pepper, and drizzle with lemon juice. Sprinkle the parmesan over the top and serve immediately.



Nutrition Information:


Serving size: 1/6 of mixture
Calories: 83
Fat: 6g
Protein: 4g
Carbohydrates: 5g
Fiber: 2g