Broiled Asparagus

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 pound thin asparagus spears, (1 bunche) tough ends trimmed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt
• pepper

Directions:

1. Adjust oven rack to uppermost position (about 4 inches from the heating element) and heat broiler.
2. Toss asparagus with oil and salt and pepper, then lay spears in single layer on heavy rimmed baking sheet. Broil about 4 inches from heating element, shaking pan halfway through to turn spears, until asparagus is tender and lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes.
3. Cool asparagus 5 minutes and arrange on serving dish.