All year long I sit waiting on pins and needles for asparagus season.  To me, there is nothing more perfect than tender asparagus with a light coat of olive oil.  I could eat this all day long.

This simple side dish is perfect for any spring occasion.  The balsamic vinegar adds a beautiful, unique flavor.  Make sure to bake until just tender, nothing is worse than soggy asparagus.

It’s the simple things in life that make is so gosh darn enjoyable.

Balsamic Asparagus

{ingredients}

1 bunch asparagus, trimmed

1 T olive oil

1 tsp balsamic vinegar

Salt and pepper

{directions}

Preheat oven to 400*

On a large baking sheet place trimmed asparagus.

Drizzle on olive oil, balsamic and season with salt and
pepper.

Toss asparagus until completely coated and spread back out.

Bake for 10-12 minutes.

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