Gratin of White Asparagus Recipe

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Gratin of White Asparagus
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Ingredients
9
Count
Nutrition
266
Calories
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 450°F (convection oven to 425°F). Brush a copper or ceramic gratin dish with a little of the melted butter.
  2. Trim the asparagus: you will find that white asparagus needs to be trimmed much higher—roughly halfway up the stalks, as a rule of thumb. Slice the spears in half lengthwise and lay them in the buttered gratin dish. Sprinkle with most of the lemon thyme leaves, saving a few for garnish.
  3. Now put the crème fraîche and mustard into a heavy pan and place over medium heat. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer, then turn down the heat slightly and let bubble to reduce by about a quarter. Season the reduced mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Meanwhile, put the bread crumbs in a bowl, add the Parmesan, parsley, and some pepper, and toss with your fingers to combine.
  5. Pour the mustardy crème fraîche over the asparagus, then scatter the crumb mixture on top, distributing it evenly. Drizzle over the rest of the melted butter. Bake the gratin on the middle shelf of the oven until the top is crisp and golden and the cream bubbles up around the sides of the dish, 15 to 20 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining thyme leaves and serve.
  6. It is important not to overcook this dish—the asparagus should retain a bite and nuttiness. Overcooking could make the spears seem as though they have come out of a can.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 266.47 Kcal (1116 kJ)
Calories from fat 185.76 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.64g 32%
Cholesterol 56.18mg 19%
Sodium 481.14mg 20%
Potassium 184.68mg 4%
Total Carbs 9.21g 3%
Sugars 2.07g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1.71g 7%
Protein 12.01g 24%
Vitamin C 6.2mg 10%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 5%
Iron 2.1mg 12%
Calcium 327.4mg 33%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 226.43 Kcal (948 kJ)
Calories from fat 157.85 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.54g 32%
Cholesterol 47.73mg 19%
Sodium 408.84mg 20%
Potassium 156.93mg 4%
Total Carbs 7.82g 3%
Sugars 1.76g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1.45g 7%
Protein 10.2g 24%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 10%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 1.8mg 12%
Calcium 278.2mg 33%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.7
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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