Best Low Calorie Cheesy Asparagus Recipes
HEALTHY ROASTED ASPARAGUS
Kelley Casey of Fairfax, Virginia highlights the garden-fresh taste of asparagus with a mild lemon dressing and Parmesan cheese in this delicious side dish. Try it with pork or chicken for a lighter meal.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place the asparagus in an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. In a small bowl, combine the oil, lemon juice, vinegar and mustard. Pour over asparagus. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 12-18 minutes or until tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 51 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 59mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHEESY GARLIC ASPARAGUS
Cheesy, garlic, roasted asparagus with mozzarella cheese is the best side dish to any meal! Low-carb, keto, and the perfect way to get your veggies in! Even non-asparagus fans love this recipe! Tastes so amazing that the whole family gets behind this one.
Provided by Michelle Kisner Culbertson
Categories Baked Asparagus
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly grease a foil-lined baking sheet with nonstick spray.
- Mix olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Arrange asparagus on the prepared baking sheet, and drizzle oil mixture over top; toss to coat.
- Roast in the preheated oven until spears are vibrant in color and just beginning to get tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and turn on the broiler.
- Top asparagus with mozzarella cheese. Return to the oven and broil until cheese melts and becomes golden, 4 to 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.6 calories, Carbohydrate 5.6 g, Cholesterol 4.5 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 46.7 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
LOW CALORIE CHEESY ASPARAGUS
I know plenty of us are looking for low calorie dishes that are satisfying and easy; here is another. I made it for my lunch but it could work as a side dish as well.
Provided by Entropy
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 8m
Yield 1-2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Place asparagus pieces in small microwave-safe covered casserole dish. Do not add water.
- Toss with seasonings.
- Microwave 3 minutes.
- Drain, if excess liquid has cooked out of asparagus.
- Top with cheese.
- Stir to incorporate cheese.
CHEESY BAKED ASPARAGUS
This cheesy baked asparagus is an ideal fresh asparagus recipe with a rich, creamy sauce and cashews. It's a favorite vegetable dish that is easy to prepare. -Jerry Gulley, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 45m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. Arrange asparagus in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; add cream, salt and pepper. Top with mozzarella, cashews and Parmesan cheese. Bake until asparagus is tender and cheese is melted and golden brown, 25-30 minutes. Transfer dish to wire cooling rack; let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 21g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 447mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
CHEESY BAKED ASPARAGUS
These asparagus spears are easy and quick to make. You will have no trouble at all getting your kids to eat their veggies with these cheesy, melty asparagus spears. Adults love them too!
Provided by Yoly
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus Baked
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread out asparagus on the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle with olive oil, fresh garlic, and cracked peppercorns. Toss to coat evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from oven.
- Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
- Spread Gouda cheese down the center of the asparagus spears and broil until cheese is melted, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with pink Himalayan salt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.3 calories, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Cholesterol 51.3 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 13.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 451.4 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
LOW CALORIE ASPARAGUS & EGG WHITES
Make and share this Low Calorie Asparagus & Egg Whites recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Kiwiwife
Categories Breakfast
Time 8m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Microwave asparagus according to package directions.
- Drain well and separate into halves.
- Put half the asparagus in a 8" pan sprayed with pam (save other half for another time).
- Pour egg whites over asparagus and cook 2 minutes over med heat.
- sprinkle with parmesan and broil for 4-5 minutes or until cheese is brown & bubbly and eggs are set.
- Turn out onto plate & enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.3, Fat 1.9, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 4.4, Sodium 288.4, Carbohydrate 6.3, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 0.9, Protein 19.3
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