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Parsnip-Asparagus Au Gratin
We pair parsnips with spring asparagus to create a terrific spring side dish. The cheesy and buttery crumb topping will entice everyone to eat their veggies!—Taste of Home Test Kitchen
16 Servings
Prep: 30 min. Bake: 40 min.
Ingredients
10 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch slices
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup butter,
divided
2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 medium onions, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups soft bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
In a large bowl, combine the parsnips, salt and pepper. In a
microwave, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Drizzle over parsnips; toss to
coat. Transfer to a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake
at 400° for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a microwave, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Combine
asparagus and melted butter; add to parsnips. Bake 20-25 minutes
longer or until vegetables are tender.
In a large saucepan, saute onions in remaining butter until tender.
Add garlic; saute 1 minute longer. Add bread crumbs; cook and stir
until lightly toasted. Stir in cheese. Transfer parsnip mixture to a
serving platter; sprinkle with crumb mixture. Yield: 16 servings.
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup equals 162 calories,
© Taste of Home 2013
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Nutrition Facts:
7 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 17 mg cholesterol, 204 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 4 g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.
© Taste of Home 2013