Robin's Parmesan-Asparagus Spread Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Robin's Parmesan-Asparagus Spread Recipe). I adapted this recipe from one I saw on TV and my husband loved it! I like to serve this spread on oven-toasted Tuscan pane bread, first spread with a thin layer of cream or goat cheese, as a light lunch. Enjoy!

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Additional: 25 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 12

Yield: 2 cups

Robin's Parmesan-Asparagus Spread Recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 cloves garlic

coarsely chopped

1 pound frozen cut asparagus

2 tablespoons chopped pistachio nuts

salt and pepper to taste

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons capers

Appetizer and Snack

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant. Add the cut asparagus and continue cooking until tender about 5 minutes. Sprinkle in the pistachios then season to taste with salt and pepper. Cook 1 minute longer.

Step 2

Place the asparagus mixture into a blender or food processor. Add the Parmesan cheese and capers. Process until pureed. Cool before serving.

Nutritional Information

Robin's Parmesan-Asparagus Spread Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 52

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.9g 6%

Carbohydrates: 2.3g 1%

Dietary Fiber: 0.9g 4%

Sugars: 0.1g

Fat: 3.9g 6%

Saturated Fat: 1g 5%

Cholesterol: 2.9mg 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 382.2IU 8%

Niacin Equivalents: 1mg 8%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 5%

Vitamin C: 12.3mg 20%

Folate: 73.5mcg 18%

Calcium: 49.4mg 5%

Iron: 0.4mg 2%

Magnesium: 8.8mg 3%

Potassium: 116.2mg 3%

Sodium: 102.3mg 4%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 6%

Calories From Fat: 35.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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