Asparagus with Light Raspberry Sauce

Try this easy and elegant recipe and add a splash of color to your plate.

Ingredients

• 1 lb. asparagus spears, washed
• 1 Cup fresh raspberries
• 1/4 Cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 Teaspoon salt
• 1/8 Teaspoon white pepper

Directions

• Preheat oven to 450F (205C). Trim about 1/2-inch off bottom end of asparagus and place in a 9 x 13 baking dish.
• Using the back of a spoon, force raspberries through a sieve over a bowl to strain juice from seeds. Add oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to raspberry juice and whisk until combined. Pour mixture over asparagus spears and turn spears to coat.
• Cook for 8-10 minutes until spears are roasted. Remove from heat and arrange on a platter. Pour Raspberry Sauce over asparagus and serve warm.