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Ingredients:

• 1 bunch asparagus spears
• 3 tablespoons olive oil (or other cooking oil)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)

Steps:

1. Remove the woody ends from the asparagus. You can do this by grabbing a stalk of asparagus at either end and bend until it snaps. It will naturally snap where it starts to get tough.
2. Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat to 425°F.
3. Place the asparagus into a mixing bowl, and drizzle with the olive oil. Toss to coat the spears, garlic (if using), salt, and pepper. Arrange the asparagus onto a baking sheet in a single layer.
4. Bake in the preheated oven until just tender, 12 to 15 minutes depending on thickness.
5. Sprinkle with lemon juice (if using) just before serving.