Instructions: Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Snap off tough ends of asparagus; remove scales with a knife or vegetable peeler, if desired. Set aside. Rub cut sides of garlic over a 13 x 9-inch baking dish; place garlic in dish. Add asparagus; drizzle with oil. Sprinkle asparagus with salt, thyme, and pepper; toss gently. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes, stirring once.

Yield: 4 servings.

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