Roasted Asparagus

4 servings

 Ingredients

• 1 lb fresh pencil-thin asparagus
• 4 Tbsp Tbl Coconut Oil
• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.  Melt the butter in 13x9 inch glass or ceramic baking dish while the oven is preheating.

Rinse well and drain asparagus.  Snap off the tough ends where they break. 

Arrange the asparagus in the 13x9 dish in the melted butter in one or two layers.  Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Cover the dish tightly with foil.  Bake until crisp tender about 15 minutes.  Serve immediately. Could also squeeze a little fresh lemon juice on top.

Recipe doubles or triple well.  Just be sure not to arrange asparagus in more than one or two layers.  Use a second baking dish if necessary.