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.

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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

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Spread asparagus evenly in a 13 x 9-inch (3 L) glass baking dish.
  3. In a small bowl, mash together butter, garlic, lemon zest, pepper and salt.
  4. Drop in small dots over asparagus spears in a baking dish.
  5. Roast for about 15 min, shaking dish halfway to coat asparagus in butter, or until asparagus is just tender-crisp and starting to brown.
  6. 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.
  7. 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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