Asparagus w/ Herbed Cheese on Toast Recipe

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Asparagus w/ Herbed Cheese on Toast
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Snap off tough ends of asparagus; remove scales with a knife or vegetable peeler, if desired.
  2. Peel onion, leaving root intact; cut onion into 6 wedges.
  3. Drop asparagus and onion wedges into a large saucepan of boiling water; cook 3 minutes.
  4. Drain and plunge into ice water; drain well.
  5. Pat dry with a paper towel; set aside.
  6. Combine ricotta cheese, fresh thyme, chives, and chervil in a bowl; stir well, and set aside.
  7. Cut bread crosswise into 6 (1-inch-thick) slices; reserve remaining bread for another use.
  8. Spread butter evenly over 1 side of each bread slice.
  9. Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray, and place over medium heat until hot.
  10. Arrange half of bread slices, buttered sides down, in skillet, and cook 2 minutes or until browned.
  11. Remove bread slices from skillet, and set aside.
  12. Repeat procedure with remaining bread slices.
  13. Cut each toasted bread slice into 6 triangles.
  14. Spread cheese mixture evenly over toasted side of triangles, and set aside.
  15. Recoat skillet with cooking spray; add olive oil, and place over medium heat until hot.
  16. Add asparagus, onion, salt, and pepper; sauté for 4 minutes or until lightly browned.
  17. Serve with toast triangles.
  18. Garnish with parsley sprigs.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 329.13 Kcal (1378 kJ)
Calories from fat 120.12 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.35g 21%
Cholesterol 22.89mg 8%
Sodium 699.04mg 29%
Potassium 345.72mg 7%
Total Carbs 41.99g 14%
Sugars 2.87g 11%
Dietary Fiber 6.49g 26%
Protein 12.55g 25%
Vitamin C 5.1mg 8%
Iron 3.6mg 20%
Calcium 188.7mg 19%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 155.59 Kcal (651 kJ)
Calories from fat 56.79 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.31g 21%
Cholesterol 10.82mg 8%
Sodium 330.47mg 29%
Potassium 163.44mg 7%
Total Carbs 19.85g 14%
Sugars 1.36g 11%
Dietary Fiber 3.07g 26%
Protein 5.93g 25%
Vitamin C 2.4mg 8%
Iron 1.7mg 20%
Calcium 89.2mg 19%

* 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

  • 6.9
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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