Roasted Asparagus

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1 bunch asparagus
1-2 Tbs. olive oil
saltpepper

Optional toppings:1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese and/or1 Tbs. balsamic vinegar and/or1 Tbs. sesame seeds

Wash, dry, and trim asparagus (discarding woody ends). On a sheet pan, drizzle with enough olive oil to coat and season with salt and pepper. Spread into a single layer. Roast at 400 degrees for 10-15 minutes, or until just shy of crisp-tender. Then add any optional toppings (such as balsamic vinegar, sesame seeds, and/or feta cheese). Broil for an additional few minutes until asparagus is browned. Watch closely, though, because it can burn quickly.

This is also easy to do on a grill pan or barbecue. However, I'd stick to just olive oil, salt, and pepper, since any cheese or seeds would probably burn or fall through the grates.