Asparagus Parma Recipe

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This full-flavored dish would be excellent alongside lean chicken or fish. Fresh herbs lend a special touch. Jay Goodvin - Austin, TX

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Asparagus Parma Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 15 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

20 15 35

Ingredients

1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup dry white wine or additional reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons capers, drained
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1 tablespoon rubbed sage
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon butter
2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
2 thin slices prosciutto or deli ham, cut into thin strips
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

In a small saucepan, bring broth and wine to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 12-15 minutes or until reduced to about 3/4 cup. Stir in the capers, shallot, sage, parsley, garlic, thyme and pepper flakes. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 4-5 minutes longer. Stir in butter until melted.
Place asparagus in a 3-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Pour sauce over asparagus; top with prosciutto. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until tender. Sprinkle with cheese before serving. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving equals 76 calories, 3 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 11 mg cholesterol, 320 mg sodium, 5 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 5 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

Originally published as Asparagus Parma in Healthy Cooking June/July 2009, p48

Shallot Substitutions

Shallots are part of the onion family and have a mild onion-garlic flavor. In place of 3 to 4 shallots, use 1 medium onion plus a pinch of garlic powder or (if you like the taste of garlic) 1 minced garlic clove.