ASPARAGUS CHEESE BUNDLES

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Here's an interesting side dish that'll have folks asking for seconds. It's the perfect vegetable for Easter dinner.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

1 cup water
1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 medium carrots, julienned
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 egg
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
8 flour tortillas (8 inches), warrmed
2 tablespoons milk
2 teaspoons sesame seeds

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add asparagus and carrots. Cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes; drain. , In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, egg and bail; stir in feta cheese., Place a mound of vegetables in the center of each tortilla. Top with 2 rounded tablespoonfuls of cheese mixture. Fold ends and sides over filling and roll up. , Place seam side down on an ungreased baking sheet. Brush with milk; sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake at 425° for 10-14 minutes until heated through and golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 417mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.