ASPARAGUS WITH PARMESAN CRUST

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

Provided by Kimber

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus     Baked

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound thin asparagus spears
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 ounce shaved Parmesan cheese
freshly ground black pepper to taste
ΒΌ cup balsamic vinegar, or to taste

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93.4 calories, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 6.2 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 114.5 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

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