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Asparagus-and-Spinach Toast with Fontina Cheese Recipe

Asparagus-and-Spinach Toast with Fontina Cheese Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 lb asparagus spears
2 tsp butter or stick margarine
1 cup (1/4-inch) diagonally sliced green onions
2/3 cup water
1/8 tsp salt
4 cups chopped spinach
1 tbsp thinly sliced fresh basil
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup (1 oz) shredded fontina or mozzarella cheese
4 (1 1/2-oz) slices wheat bread, toasted

Directions:

Snap off tough ends of asparagus. Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions; sauté 1 minute. Add asparagus, water, and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes. Add spinach; simmer 3 minutes. Stir in basil and pepper. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon cheese over each toast slice; cut each slice diagonally in half. Place 4 toast halves on each of 2 plates. Spoon 1 cup asparagus mixture over each serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	734.84 Kcal (3077 kJ)
Calories from fat	470.46 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	52.27g	80%
Cholesterol	125.59mg	42%
Sodium	764.5mg	32%
Potassium	1697.12mg	36%
Total Carbs	53.96g	18%
Sugars	11.43g	46%
Dietary Fiber	16.95g	68%
Protein	26g	52%
Vitamin C	33.3mg	56%
Vitamin A	3.7mg	123%
Iron	13.2mg	73%
Calcium	598.3mg	60%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	98.92 Kcal (414 kJ)
Calories from fat	63.33 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.04g	80%
Cholesterol	16.9mg	42%
Sodium	102.91mg	32%
Potassium	228.45mg	36%
Total Carbs	7.26g	18%
Sugars	1.54g	46%
Dietary Fiber	2.28g	68%
Protein	3.5g	52%
Vitamin C	4.5mg	56%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	123%
Iron	1.8mg	73%
Calcium	80.5mg	60%

* 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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