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Lemon Roasted Asparagus Gratin
The fresh taste of asparagus gets even better when paired with lemon and a crisp cheese topping. This is easy enough for a weeknight yet impressive enough for entertaining.
Ingredients
| 1-1/2 lbs (750 g) | asparagus spears, trimmed |
| 2 tbsp (30 mL) | butter, softened |
| 1 | clove garlic, minced |
| 1/2 tsp (2 mL) | grated lemon zest |
| 1/4 tsp (1 mL) | pepper |
| 1 Pinch | salt |
| 1 cup (250 mL) | coarse fresh bread crumbs |
| 1 cup (250 mL) | shredded Canadian Swiss, old Cheddar or Gouda cheese |
| 2 tbsp (30 mL) | freshly squeezed lemon juice |
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Spread asparagus evenly in a 13 x 9-inch (3 L) glass baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mash together butter, garlic, lemon zest, pepper and salt.
- Drop in small dots over asparagus spears in a baking dish.
- Roast for about 15 min, shaking dish halfway to coat asparagus in butter, or until asparagus is just tender-crisp and starting to brown.
- Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine bread crumbs, cheese and lemon juice; sprinkle over asparagus and bake for about 3 min or until cheese is melted.
- Broil for 1 to 2 min or until golden brown.
Nutritional information
Per serving
Energy : 137 Calories
Protein : 7 g
Carbohydrates : 7 g
Fat : 9 g
Fibre : 1 g
Sodium : 120 mg
Top 5 nutrients of this recipe.
Nutrient % DV*
Calcium : 18 % / 195 mg
Folate : 40 %
Vitamin B12 : 40 %
Phophorus : 13 %
Vitamin A : 11 %
* Note: The daily value (DV) is established by Health Canada and corresponds to the daily quantity recommended for each nutrient. The percentage of the daily value (% DV) indicates the proportion of the nutrient provided by a serving of the recipe, in comparison with the quantity recommended.
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