Springtime Asparagus and Parmesan Sandwich Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Cinco de Mayo Recipes. (Springtime Asparagus and Parmesan Sandwich Recipe). Asparagus, fresh Parmesan cheese, and the buttery flavor of Boston lettuce - what could say 'spring' more? After a long winter, these are my Spring food fantasies!

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 1min

Total: 16 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 sandwiches

Springtime Asparagus and Parmesan Sandwich Recipe

Ingredients

1 bunch asparagus spears

trimmed and cut in half

⅓ cup water

12 slices French bread

¼ cup butter

⅓ cup mayonnaise

⅓ cup shaved Parmesan cheese

12 Bibb lettuce leaves

freshly ground black pepper to taste

Rhubarb Margarita

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

Place the asparagus and 1/3 cup water in a microwave-safe bowl. Cook in the microwave on High 1 minute or just until tender. Rinse under cold water and blot dry with paper towels.

Step 2

Spread 1 side of 6 bread slices with 1/4 teaspoon butter and about 1 tablespoon mayonnaise each. Layer with asparagus and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Place lettuce over the asparagus season with pepper and top with remaining 6 bread slices to form 6 sandwiches. Slice on a diagonal; this is a sandwich that exudes spring !

Nutritional Information

Springtime Asparagus and Parmesan Sandwich Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 343.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 10.3g 21%

Carbohydrates: 32.6g 11%

Dietary Fiber: 3.1g 13%

Sugars: 3.1g

Fat: 20g 31%

Saturated Fat: 7.6g 38%

Cholesterol: 29.9mg 10%

Vitamin A Iu: 1861.3IU 37%

Niacin Equivalents: 5.1mg 40%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 14%

Vitamin C: 5.5mg 9%

Folate: 136.7mcg 34%

Calcium: 116.1mg 12%

Iron: 3.9mg 22%

Magnesium: 31.2mg 11%

Potassium: 301mg 8%

Sodium: 536.9mg 22%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 39%

Calories From Fat: 180.4

*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.