Asparagus with Parmesan Crust

Vegetable Side Dish - Side Dish

Can be used as either a side dish or a warm appetizer. Indulge yourself with the finest balsamic vinegar you can find, and enjoy!

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Asparagus with Parmesan Crust

Ingredients

1 pound thin asparagus spears

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1 ounce shaved Parmesan cheese

freshly ground black pepper to taste

¼ cup balsamic vinegar

or to taste

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

Step 2

Place asparagus on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat. Arrange asparagus spears in a single layer. Spread Parmesan cheese over asparagus and season with freshly ground black pepper.

Step 3

Bake 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and asparagus is tender but crisp. Serve immediately on warm plates sprinkling with balsamic vinegar to taste.

Nutritional Information

Asparagus with Parmesan Crust

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 93.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 5.3g 11%

Carbohydrates: 7g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 2.3g 9%

Sugars: 4.4g

Fat: 5.6g 9%

Saturated Fat: 1.7g 9%

Cholesterol: 6.2mg 2%

Vitamin A Iu: 889.4IU 18%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.2mg 17%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 7%

Vitamin C: 6.4mg 11%

Folate: 59.7mcg 15%

Calcium: 110.4mg 11%

Iron: 2.6mg 15%

Magnesium: 18.6mg 7%

Potassium: 250.1mg 7%

Sodium: 114.5mg 5%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 16%

Calories From Fat: 50.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.