Parmesan Roasted Asparagus Recipe

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Need a fast but upscale side? Just a few ingredients give fresh asparagus wonderful flavor. —Marilyn Brown, Pooler, Georgia

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Parmesan Roasted Asparagus Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

10 20 30

Ingredients

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

Place asparagus in an ungreased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with oil; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese, lemon-pepper and salt.
Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving equals 131 calories, 12 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 5 mg cholesterol, 382 mg sodium, 3 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 vegetable.

Originally published as Parmesan Roasted Asparagus in Simple & Delicious February/March 2012, p30

Parmesan Pointers

When a recipe calls for shredded Parmesan cheese, use the cheese found in bags in the grocery store dairy section. Shredded Parmesan is often used in salads or soups where the shreds make a pretty garnish. If grated Parmesan is called for, use the finely grated cheese sold in containers with shaker/pourer tops. This type works well in lasagna and casseroles. (You can substitute either shredded or grated Parmesan in equal proportions in your favorite recipes.) If you decide to buy a chunk of Parmesan cheese and grate your own, be sure to use the finest section on your grating tool. You can also use a blender or food processor. Simply cut the cheese into 1-inch cubes and process 1 cup of cubes at a time on high until finely grated.