The Grumpy Sailor Blog Roasted Garlic and Lemon Asparagus

Its coming to the end of asparagus season here, so if you can get hold of some still you have to give this recipe a go. This makes the perfect side dish to so many meals. Try it with lemon braised tofu or some kind of delicious vegan pie with new potatoes. Or just on their own is pretty damn awesome too. I have never really been a fan of asparagus until I tried it this way. The traditional boiled and smothered in butter I always found a bit boring and overrated. This bunch we grabbed last week while we were on holiday in Derbyshire, straight off Bakewell market. Then just a little olive oil, garlic, lemon and salt is all else you need to create these little gems. Roasted Garlic and Lemon Asparagus 12 stalks of fresh asparagus olive oil 2 thick lemon slices/wedges 2 cloves garlic, chopped sea salt pepper to taste Pre heat your oven to 180c. With a sharp knife cut off the woody ends of the asparagus and place ...