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Asparagus with Fresh Mozzarella
Ingredients
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1
pound thin asparagus spears
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4
ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut or torn into pieces
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Salt
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Freshly ground pepper
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Fresh lemon verbena leaves or 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
Directions
1. Break off woody bases of asparagus. Rinse asparagus. Drain.
2. Place a steamer basket in a large skillet. Add enough water to come just below the bottom of the basket. Bring to boiling. Place asparagus evenly in steamer basket. Cover. Steam for 2 minutes.
3. Transfer asparagus to an 8x8x2-inch baking pan. Top with cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Broil 4 inches from heat for 1 minute or until cheese melts. Top with verbena. Makes 4 side-dish servings.
Nutrition Facts
(Asparagus with Fresh Mozzarella)
- Servings Per Recipe 4,
- Calories 99,
- Protein (gm) 8,
- Carbohydrate (gm) 2,
- Fat, total (gm) 7,
- Cholesterol (mg) 22,
- Saturated fat (gm) 4,
- Dietary Fiber, total (gm) 1,
- Vitamin A (RE) 82,
- Vitamin C (mg) 18,
- Sodium (mg) 150,
- Calcium (DV %) 162,
- Iron (DV %) 1,
- Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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