Roasted asparagus and garlic with herbs and balsamic vinegar

Prep time less than 30 mins

Cook time less than 30 mins

Serves 2

Dietary Vegetarian

From Ready Steady Cook

Method

Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4.
Place the asparagus spears and olive oil into a bowl and stir to coat. Heat an ovenproof griddle pan until smoking hot, add the asparagus, garlic, thyme, chilli flakes, and season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Griddle for 2-3 minutes. Transfer the griddle pan into the oven and roast for eight minutes.
To serve, pile the roasted asparagus and garlic into the middle of a serving plate, top with a small pile of herbs and drizzle with balsamic vinegar and extra olive oil.

1 bunch asparagus

small handful each fresh chervil, basil, chives

pinch chilli flakes

4 garlic cloves, unpeeled, crushed

2 sprigs fresh thyme

2 tsp balsamic vinegar

salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for drizzling

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