3.) Asparagus Gratin Recipe

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3.) Asparagus Gratin
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400ºF.
  2. In 1-quart saucepan, cook shallot in 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-low heat until golden, about 6 minutes.
  3. Remove saucepan from heat; cool slightly.
  4. Tear bread into small crumbs.
  5. Spread crumbs on jelly-roll pan and bake 3 to 6 minutes until golden.
  6. In 12-inch skillet, heat 1 inch water to boiling over high heat.
  7. Add asparagus and 1/2 teaspoon salt; heat to boiling.
  8. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, 5 to 10 minutes until asparagus spears are tender; drain.
  9. Place asparagus in shallow, broiler-safe dish; drizzle with 2 teaspoons olive oil.
  10. Preheat broiler if manufacturer directs.
  11. In medium bowl, toss bread crumbs with Parmesan cheese, parsley, lemon juice, shallot mixture, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Sprinkle bread-crumb mixture over asparagus.
  12. Place dish in broiler 5 inches from source of heat; broil about 3 minutes or until lightly browned.
  13. Transfer to platter to serve, if you like. Serve with lemon wedges.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 107.78 Kcal (451 kJ)
Calories from fat 51.08 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.68g 9%
Cholesterol 2.75mg 1%
Sodium 304.06mg 13%
Potassium 309.08mg 7%
Total Carbs 11.09g 4%
Sugars 4.21g 17%
Dietary Fiber 3.47g 14%
Protein 4.8g 10%
Vitamin C 9.7mg 16%
Iron 2.9mg 16%
Calcium 117.6mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 71.94 Kcal (301 kJ)
Calories from fat 34.1 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.79g 9%
Cholesterol 1.84mg 1%
Sodium 202.95mg 13%
Potassium 206.3mg 7%
Total Carbs 7.4g 4%
Sugars 2.81g 17%
Dietary Fiber 2.32g 14%
Protein 3.21g 10%
Vitamin C 6.5mg 16%
Iron 1.9mg 16%
Calcium 78.5mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.9
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

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