Instructions: Roasting is my favorite way to prepare vegetables. Asparagus and beets are my first choice. I peel the beets and cut them into quarters. Place them on a baking sheet covered with foil. Spray them with Olive Oil flavored Pam and drizzle maybe a tsp of olive oil on them. Sprinkle with kosher salt and black pepper. Roast them at 450F for about 10 mins., or until done. The asparagus are done in the same manner for a shorter period of time. Because of the high oven temperature, I keep a close eye on them.

The roasting method brings out all the natural sugars in vegetables and gives them a wonderful taste.

Potatoes, carrots, onion and garlic also do wonderfully when roasted. I add rosemary and garlic to the potatoes, dill to the carrots, and fennel to the onions.

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