Asparagus Parmigiano - Asparagus Recipe
(low fat, low calorie recipe)


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This is one of my favorite ways to prepare and serve fresh Spring asparagus.  It is so simple to do and so good!

Asparagus Parmigiano

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Asparagus Parmigiano Recipe

Recipe Type: Asparagus, Parmesan Cheese, Balsamic Vinegar
Yields: 4 servings
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 3 min


Ingredients:

Parmesan Cheese (Parmigiano-Reggiano)
2 pounds asparagus stalks, washed and trimmed
Extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt or sea salt and coarsely-ground black pepper
Traditional Aceto Balsamico (aged Balsamic Vinegar), optional


Preparation:

Use a cheese planer/slicer or vegetable peeler, shave curls off the Parmigian-Reggiano cheese.

Snap or cut off the tough ends of the asparagus. Arrange asparagus in a single layer in a shallow baking pan.

Blanch the asparagus in lightly salted boiling water for approximately 3 minutes or until crisp-tender; do not overcook. Remove from heat and refresh under cold water; drain well

Toss asparagus with just enough olive oil to lightly coat. Arrange asparagus on a serving platter or individual serving plates.

Sprinkle coarse salt, pepper, and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese curls over the top of the asparagus. For an extra-special taste sensation, drizzle the tops of the asparagus with balsamic vinegar. So good!

Makes 4 servings.

 

Asparagus Parmigiano - Nutritional Information

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Item Amount Carbohydrate Grams Fat Grams Calories
asparagus 2 pounds 17 0 108
Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese 1 ounce (est) ,9 7.3 120
olive oil 1 tablespoon (est) 0 14 120
Recipe Totals 18 21.2 348

Recipe makes 4 servings.

Each Serving Totals - 4.5 carb grams, 5 fat grams, 87 calories