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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

1. Preheat oven to 450*F (230*C).
2. Toss asparagus spears in 1 to 2 teaspoon olive oil and arrange in baking pan .
3. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs. Drizzle with remaining olive oil.
4. 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.