Roasted Asparagus with Feta

This is a very simple recipe and incredibly flavorful- a real treat!!

Roasted Asparagus with Feta

Ingredients:

     1 3/4-2 lbs fresh crisp asparagus

     1/4 cup olive oil

      4 cloves garlic, minced

      1 tablespoon lemon zest

      1 teaspoon oregano, dried or fresh 

     1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 

     salt (to taste)

     fresh ground pepper (to taste)

     12 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley

     3 -4 ounces crumbled feta cheese

     1 lemon, juice of

Directions:

      Preheat oven to 400F.Heat olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, oregano, and red pepper flakes in a small pan over low heat until garlic becomes golden and oil becomes fragrant; remove from heat and allow to cool. Bend asparagus gently until it breaks at a natural point and discard ends.Toss asparagus pieces with infused olive oil and place in a single layer on a baking sheet (one with a side edge). Season asparagus with salt and pepper. Sprinkle asparagus with crumbled feta cheese. Roast at 400F for 12 minutes or until cooked to your liking. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and squeeze the lemons over the asparagus, being careful to catch the seeds.