Roast Asparagus with Garlic and Capers

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Preparation time less than 30 mins

Cooking time 10 to 30 mins

 

I would have to use lemon instead of orange ( :-( ) but it should

still taste good.

 

Jo

 

Ingredients

350g/12oz asparagus

2 tbsp olive oil

1 large garlic clove, very thinly sliced

1 tbsp large capers in brine, rinsed and drained

½ orange, juice only

 

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6, or fan 180C/350F/Gas 4.

2. Bring a large pan of water to the boil, add the asparagus and boil

for 2 minutes until crisp, but beginning to go tender.

3. Drain and refresh under cold water. Dry on kitchen paper.

4. Pour the oil into a shallow roasting tin and roll the asparagus in

it to coat.

5. Scatter over the garlic slivers and capers and roast for 8-10

minutes until the asparagus is tinged, browned and cooked through -

test by inserting a knife into a few spears. Sprinkle with orange

juice, season and serve warm.