Roasted Asparagus with Orange and Cumin

2 pounds asparagus

1 Tbsp olive oil

1 Tbsp thin strips orange peel

1 tsp cumin seeds

salt and pepper

Rinse asparagus; trim off stem ends. In a 12- by 17-inch baking pan, mix asparagus with olive oil, orange peel, and cumin. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.

Bake in a 450º  oven until asparagus is tender when pierced, 10 – 12 minutes. Arrange on platter.

Serves 6 – 8.