Asparagus au Gratin

Recipe by: Marie-Annick Courtier | from Cooking Well: Osteoporosis

Cookstr

Course: Side Dish

Total Time: Under 15 Minutes

Skill Level: Easy

Cost: Inexpensive

Photo by Joseph De Leo

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.

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