Once you've tasted roasted
asparagus...you may never go back to steamed! Embellished with
freshly grated Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs, this side dish
is sure to please.
Baked
Asparagus with Parmesan
- 1 pound asparagus
1 tablespoon olive oil - divided use
2 1/2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 tablespoons soft white bread crumbs
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Toss asparagus spears
in 1 to 2 teaspoon olive oil and arrange in baking pan .
- Sprinkle with Parmesan
cheese and bread crumbs. Drizzle with remaining olive oil.
- Bake uncovered until asparagus
is just tender, about 15 minutes.
Makes 4 servings.
Nutrients per serving:
Calories 105; Protein 4.4 grams; Fat 6.6 grams; Calories from
Fat 57%; Carbohydrate6.9 grams; Cholesterol 3 mg; Fiber 2.5 grams;
Sodium 95 mg
Recipe provided courtesy
of the California Asparagus Commission.
