Asparagus with Pimientos

Name: Asparagus with Pimientos
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4-6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed; 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs; 3 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons chopped pimientos

This lovely, simple-to-prepare spring dish highlights the asparagus rather than hiding it. The delicate topping of Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs complements the asparagus flavor and looks impressive. -Adeline Piscitelli, Sayreville, New Jersey

Ingredients

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped pimientos

Directions

In a saucepan over medium heat, cook asparagus in boiling salted water until tender, about 8 minutes. Meanwhile, in a skillet, brown bread crumbs in butter. Drain asparagus; place in a serving dish. Sprinkle with crumbs, cheese and pimientos.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 85 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 132mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

Originally published as Asparagus with Pimientos in Taste of Home April/May 1996

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TXCricket

Mar 11, 2013

Quick and easy enough for a weekday meal. Husband commented that it was as good as any asparagus that he has ever had--including highfalutin restaurants. I did reduce the amount of butter to cut the fat.