Springtime Asparagus and Parmesan Sandwich Recipe
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Springtime Asparagus and Parmesan Sandwich

By: DAKOTABEAR1 
"Asparagus, fresh Parmesan cheese, and the buttery flavor of Boston lettuce - what could say 'spring' more? After a long winter, these are my Spring food fantasies!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (14)

What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Beer Beer
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
1 Minute
Ready In:
16 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 sandwiches
 

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch asparagus spears, trimmed and cut in half
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 12 slices French bread
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
  • 12 Bibb lettuce leaves
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Place the asparagus and 1/3 cup water in a microwave-safe bowl. Cook in the microwave on High 1 minute, or just until tender. Rinse under cold water, and blot dry with paper towels.
  2. Spread 1 side of 6 bread slices with 1/4 teaspoon butter and about 1 tablespoon mayonnaise each. Layer with asparagus, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Place lettuce over the asparagus, season with pepper, and top with remaining 6 bread slices to form 6 sandwiches. Slice on a diagonal; this is a sandwich that exudes spring !

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 343 | Total Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 30mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2010 by Seattle Dad Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Absolute love. Wouldn't have thought to do this, but will be repeating frequently. I used a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2011 by mommyluvs2cook Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Great simple sandwich! I did saute the asparagus in a little olive oil instead of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on May 4, 2005 by BR225   view full review
Delicious! I used a sesame french bread cut on the diagonal, and lots of fresh shaved...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2008 by sglass123   view full review
This was really good! I heated the asparagus for 2 minutes and added grilled red bell...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 4, 2011 by lydiabakesabunch   view full review
I didn't know that I liked asparagus until I tried this sandwich!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2010 by DRJOES   view full review
This might be my new favorite sandwich. So good!!!!!! I used sourdough french bread and lite...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2010 by digitsis   view full review
took this for lunch at a tennis match. Food is important at these matches. Everyone raved.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2008 by happycows   view full review
Yummy! This was a great alternative for using asparagus. I used sour dough bread and toasted...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2006 by Caroline C   view full review
I halved the asparagus spears lengthways, then sliced them into thirds before cooking. I also...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2007 by LINDA MCLEAN   view full review
I used leftover asparagus for this and my hubby was out of his mind thrilled. Very rare that...

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