ASPARAGUS WITH HERBED CHEESE ON TOAST

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I got this off the internet somewhere and it looked very tempting. I haven't tried this yet, so it's here for safekeeping!

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb asparagus, spears
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh chervil, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 loaf sourdough French bread
vegetable oil cooking spray
1/2 lb vidalia onions or 1/2 lb other sweet onion, thickly sliced
parsley sprig
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

Steps:

  • Snap off tough ends of asparagus; remove scales with a knife or vegetable peeler, if desired.
  • Drop asparagus and onion wedges into a large saucepan of boiling water; cook 3-4 minutes.
  • Drain and plunge into ice water; drain well.
  • Pat dry with a paper towel; set aside.
  • Combine ricotta cheese, fresh thyme, chives, and chervil in a bowl; stir well, and set aside.
  • Cut bread crosswise into 6 (1-inch-thick) slices; reserve remaining bread for another use.
  • Toast bread slices under broiler until golden brown.
  • Spread cheese mixture evenly over bread and set aside.
  • Heat non-stick skillet with olive oil.
  • Add onion, salt, and pepper; saute for 5 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Add asparagus and heat.
  • Top bread with onions and asparagus.
  • Place briefly under the broiler to heat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.5, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 12.7, Sodium 620.5, Carbohydrate 48.6, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 2.9, Protein 13.6

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