Roasted Asparagus With Orange Scented Onions - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. slivered onions
1 Tbsp. water
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1 tsp. olive oil
2 (2 x 1/2-inch) pieces oranges rind, cut into thin strips
dash of fresh ground pepper
1 1/2 lb. fresh asparagus
1 tsp. olive oil

Preparation

Combine onions, water, thyme, olive oil and orange rind in a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish.
Stir well.
Cover and bake at 400\u00b0 for 45 minutes or until onions are golden and brown.
Remove from oven; stir in pepper.
Push onion mixture to side of dish.