Roasted Asparagus and Garlic

Roasted garlic and asparagus prepared in a neat packet. Preparation time: 10 minutes. (Note: you can omit the wine and decrease the garlic and oil if desired.) This recipe is from The WEBB Cooks, articles and recipes by Robyn Webb, courtesy of the American Diabetes Association.

Step: 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step: 2

Tear off 6 large pieces of foil. Divide garlic, olive oil, wine, asparagus, and thyme and arrange them on each piece of foil. Fold over each foil packet to seal. Place the packets on a baking sheet and roast for 20 to 25 minutes until the asparagus is tender, but still a little crisp. Carefully open packets and serve asparagus with juices poured on top.

Per Serving: 72 calories; protein 1.9g; carbohydrates 5.1g; fat 4.6g; sodium 3.2mg.

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