Roasted Asparagus

Ingredients

For Roasted Asparagus
• 1 pound of asparagus (usually, a bunch is about a pound)
• 1 1/2 TBS olive oil
• 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• dash of salt
For Creamy Cilantro Lime Sauce
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro (about 1 to 1 1/2 cup)
• 3/4 cup greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 TBS lime juice
• 2 tsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425ºF (218°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
2. Wash the asparagus and snap or chop off the bottoms of the stalks.
3. In a large bowl, toss in the olive oil and mix well.
4. Spread the asparagus on the baking sheet in a single layer and sprinkle garlic powder, oregano, and a tiny bit of salt on the asparagus.
5. Bake for about 8-10 minutes.
6. While the asparagus spears are cooking, prepare the creamy cilantro-lime sauce.
7. Rinse the cilantro and chop off the bottoms. It is fine to leave some of the stem in tact.
8. Add all ingredients into a food processor or blender and mix until well incorporated.
9. Remove the asparagus from the oven once they look tender. When they are slightly cool, drizzle on the creamy cilantro-lime sauce.