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Asparagus au Gratin

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  • Course: Side Dish
  • Total Time: Under 15 Minutes
  • Skill Level: Easy
  • Cost: Inexpensive
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    Yield: Serves 4

    INGREDIENTS
    • 1½ pounds asparagus (about 24 asparagus)
    • 2 ounces shredded parmesan cheese (about ¾ cup)
    • ¼ cup Italian breadcrumbs
    • 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
    • ½ teaspoon dry mustard
    • 1 tablespoon dry parsley
    • Salt and pepper to taste

    Directions

    Preheat the oven to 400°F and prepare a steamer.

    Trim the asparagus and add them to the steamer basket. Cook for 2 minutes covered. Transfer the asparagus to a greased baking sheet. In a bowl, mix together the cheese, breadcrumbs, oil, mustard, parsley, and season to taste. Spread over the asparagus and bake for 10 minutes or until the mixture is golden brown.


    © 2009 Marie-Annick Courtier
    NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

    Nutritional information is provided by the author.

    Nutritional Facts

    Per Serving: 183 Cal (54% from Fat, 21% from Protein, 25% from Carb): 10 g Protein; 11 g Tot Fat; 3 g Sat Fat; 2 g Mono Fat; 12 g Carb; 4 g Fiber; 4 g Sugar; 212 mg Calcium; 4 mg Iron; 217 mg Sodium; 12 mg cholesterol

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