Roasted Asparagus with Mushrooms

Ingredients

• 4 servings
• 1 1/4 lbs medium asparagus, tough stem ends trimmed
• 1/2 lb medium white button mushrooms, stemmed and quartered
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• salt, perferably the coarse variety,and freshly ground pepper,to taste
• 2 to 3 teaspoons balsamic vinegar or sherry wine vinegar

Directions

1 Preheat oven to 425 F.
2 In a non-stick baking baking sheet with sides, toss the asparagus and mushrooms with the oil and season with salt and pepper.
3 Spread the vegetables in a single layer.
4 Roast for 10 minutes or until the vegetables are tender and browned, turning once or twice.
5 Place vegetables on a serving platter.
6 Sprinkle vegetables with vinegar and toss gently to combine.
7 Season with additional salt and pepper as desired.
8 Serve warm or at room temperature.
9 Makes 4 servings.

Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: recipezaar
Submitted By: Meryl
merstar@mimi.cyber-kitchen.com
Roasted Asparagus with Mushrooms