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READY IN 13 mins

Broiled Asparagus Parmesan

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"This is a tasty fresh vegetable dish ready in 15 minutes. The asparagus stays nice and green when steamed in the microwave or steamer if you prefer. The parmesan gives it a little extra flavor." — JUDYG

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1 pound fresh asparagus, tough ends trimmed
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons melted butter

1 lemon wedge
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
ground white pepper to taste

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Directions

Place asparagus and water in 8x8 inch microwave-safe dish and cover.
Heat in microwave on high until tender, 6 to 7 minutes.
Line a baking sheet with foil.
Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
Remove asparagus from dish and place in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Squeeze lemon wedge into melted butter and drizzle over asparagus.
Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and ground white pepper over asparagus.
Place under broiler until lightly browned, about 2 minutes.

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PREP 5 mins
COOK 8 mins
READY IN 13 mins

Footnotes

Cook's note:
Garnish with lemon slices.

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Aug 13, 2012

A very simple and easy dish to prepare...my husband loved it.

—lhydz

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Jun 02, 2012

Great dish, so easy & tasty. Will be making this one many times!

—debraham

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6 Ratings

Jan 28, 2013

This was SO good! I eyeballed the measurements, and it was super quick and easy to make. The only change I made was adding a sprinkle of sea salt. This recipe will be going into regular rotation for sure!

—Lulu_cupcakes

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Jun 18, 2012

I finally found an asparagus recipe that my family loves! My husband said I could make it every day! That made me so happy!

—TiffanyJane

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Nutrition

Calories
97 kcal
5%

Carbohydrates
5.1 g
2%

Cholesterol
20 mg
7%

Fat
7.3 g
11%

Fiber
2.5 g
10%

Protein
4.5 g
9%

Sodium
120 mg
5%

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

Nutritional Information

Broiled Asparagus Parmesan

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 97
Calories from Fat: 66

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.3g 11 %
Saturated Fat 4.6g 23 %
Cholesterol 20mg 7 %
Sodium 120mg 5 %
Potassium 242mg 7 %
Total Carbohydrates 5.1g 2 %
Dietary Fiber 2.5g 10 %
Protein 4.5g 9 %
** Sugars 2.1g
Vitamin A 21 %
Vitamin C 15 %
Calcium 11 %
Iron 25 %
Thiamin 16 %
Niacin 16 %
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.