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Caesar Asparagus Recipe

100% would make again

“This delicious dish is an easy way to get my daughter to eat asparagus. Sometimes, I make the croutons from focaccia bread. They add another dimension of texture and flavor.” —Patsy Phillips, Sanford, North Carolina

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4 Servings
Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Ingredients

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 cup cubed French bread
1 tablespoon Crisco® Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Dash salt and pepper
VINAIGRETTE:
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup Crisco® Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Directions

In a large bowl, gently toss the asparagus, bread, oil, salt and pepper. Transfer to a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 425° for 10-12 minutes or until asparagus is tender and bread is golden brown.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, Parmesan cheese, sugar, mustard, garlic and Worcestershire sauce. Whisk in the oil. Drizzle 1/4 cup over asparagus mixture; toss to coat. Serve immediately with remaining vinaigrette. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup equals 218 calories, 18 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 2 mg cholesterol, 188 mg sodium, 12 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Caesar Asparagus published in Country Woman April/May 2008, p33