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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!" — Kimber

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1 pound thin asparagus spears
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 ounce shaved Parmesan cheese

freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, or to taste

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Directions

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.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 15 mins
READY IN 25 mins

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Unbelievably good..... loved this recipe! Made it on the grill the 2nd time as it was summer and didn't want to heat up the house using the oven. So much better with the smoky taste from the grill. One a side note: Use a good balsamic vinegar and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese as you can definitely tell the difference!

—Crystal S

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Oct 25, 2007

This was good. I marinated the asparagus in the oil and some vinegar for about 30 minutes before I cooked them.

—Rachel Haley

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Aug 12, 2006

I made this for dinner tonight to go with some Ribeye steaks and the only real variation I made to it was to leave the cheese off for the first 7 minutes and then pull the asparagus out of the oven and put the cheese on and bake for another 4 minutes. This was to keep the cheese from burning. I didn't measure my cheese but I know 1 ounce really isn't that much so I think next time I would add more cheese. I used freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano and most of it melted and then there were only little flecks left to form the "crust". Sprinkling the balsamic on last was a great touch. I love the strong flavor of balsamic with vegetables though so you have to know you like that flavor.

—jenathomas

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Sep 10, 2003

Love how tasty this was. I used thin asparagus and baking time was onlt 10 minutes! Don't over-bake them or they will be very stringy. remove them from the oven when the just start turning bright green. They'll be perfec!

—SPIMPY

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Sep 26, 2003

Very simple, quick, and an amazing combination of flavors! A little minced garlic is also pretty tasty. I marinated them for about an hour in olive and balsamic vinegar before putting them in the oven and it tasted wonderful...no need to wait to put the vinegar on after they come out of the oven! I love this recipe...it's almost the only way I make asparagus!

—DARTHLAURIE

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Jan 23, 2006

This is great! Try reducing the balsamic vinegar--just put it in a small saucepan and keep it at a fairly high simmer until it's syrupy. It mellows out the taste, and adds a little sweetness to the vinegar.

—carrie

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Mar 10, 2008

These were really good. Instead of oil, we soaked our asparagus in italian dressing for a little while then topped and baked. Also, didnt use balsalmic vinegar.

—cookaholic

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Sep 26, 2003

We loved this one. My husband is a garlic lover so i crushed two cloves of garlic and mixed it in with the olive oil. This is good ont he grill too.

—LAUREL B

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Nutrition

Calories
93 kcal
5%

Carbohydrates
7 g
2%

Cholesterol
6 mg
2%

Fat
5.6 g
9%

Fiber
2.3 g
9%

Protein
5.3 g
11%

Sodium
114 mg
5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Asparagus with Parmesan Crust

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 93
Calories from Fat: 50

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.6g 9 %
** Saturated Fat 1.7g 9 %
Cholesterol 6mg 2 %
Sodium 114mg 5 %
** Potassium 250mg 7 %
Total Carbohydrates 7g 2 %
Dietary Fiber 2.3g 9 %
Protein 5.3g 11 %
Sugars 4.4g
** Vitamin A 18 %
** Vitamin C 11 %
** Calcium 14 %
** Iron 26 %
** Thiamin 16 %
** Niacin 17 %
** Vitamin B6 7 %
** Magnesium 7 %
** Folate 33 %

* 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.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.