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Asparagus: Asparagus with Lemon, Garlic & Cheese

Source of Recipe

Vegetarian Fast & Fancy


List of Ingredients

1 pound fresh thin asparagus spears
2 tablespoons plain nonfat yogurt
4 tablespoons chopped chives
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons garlic croutons, crushed into crumbs
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon melted butter


Recipe

Trim ends of asparagus, and if stalks are coarse, peel them with a vegetable peeler. Tie asparagus and stand it up in a steamer. Steam for 5-7 minutes or until firm tender and drain. Arrange cooked asparagus in a porcelain baker. Brush asparagus with yogurt, sprinkle with chives and drizzle with lemon. Sprinkle with crumbs and parmesan. Drizzle top with melted butter. Bake in a 350ºF oven until heated through. Broil for a few seconds to brown the top. Serves 8. Entire dish can be assembled earlier in the day and brought to room temperature before heating.