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Asparagus Parmesan

SUBMITTED BY: JenElaine  PHOTO BY: JenInCalifornia 

"Quick and easy asparagus that is sauteed, and topped off with Parmesan cheese."
Asparagus Parmesan Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 329 times with an average star rating of 4.6
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PREP TIME  5 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  15 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 pound fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste

What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc

DIRECTIONS

  1. Melt butter with olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add asparagus spears, and cook, stirring occasionally for about 10 minutes, or to desired firmness. Drain off excess oil, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.

FOOTNOTE

  • Note: The butter can be substituted with extra olive oil. I use butter for the flavor.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.64 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2005 by RANCHGIRL_59714 
I'm rating this a 5* because, with alterations, it is a HIT! I took the advice of other... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.64 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 3, 2007 by Jamie 
This is the only way we prepare our asparagus now! VERY GOOD! Another way to prepare it is in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.64 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2003 by NPEAKE 
This recipe is awesome. I alter it slightly to decrease fat. I steam for 3 minutes, drain,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.64 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 4, 2005 by chellebelle 
Hmmm... reading reviews people said 3/4 TSP of cheese was not enough but the recipe I see... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.64 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2009 by Wenderbell 
Used the suggestion of a previous reviewer. Sprayed down a rimmed cookie sheet with some PAM,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.64 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by TchrJrHi 
Although I am not a big asparagus fan, I have to admit this was actually pretty good. My... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.64 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 18, 2003 by DANELLE B 
Made the recipe exactly as written and it was delicious. My husband who had never put an... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.64 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2003 by JenElaine 
Fresh grated parmesan cheese!! Not the canned junk. Hope I didn't forget anything else! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.64 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2003 by LINDA MCLEAN 
Like others, I skipped the butter and just used olive oil. I also added garlic and onion... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.64 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 9, 2008 by ~TAYLOR~ 
Delicious. Sauteed 2 cloves of garlic in the butter and EVOO first, removing garlic before... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Asparagus Parmesan

Servings Per Recipe: 5

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 205

  • Total Fat: 17.8g
  • Cholesterol: 18mg
  • Sodium: 305mg
  • Total Carbs: 4.7g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.9g
  • Protein: 8.3g

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