PARMESAN ASPARAGUS ROLL-UPS

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Fancy-looking and festive, these bites make the most of fresh asparagus and crispy phyllo dough. Watch them start conversations...and appetites! Eleanor Froehlich - Rochester, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

12 fresh asparagus spears
2 sheets phyllo dough (18 inches x 14 inches)
4 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Dash pepper

Steps:

Cut asparagus spears into 4-in. lengths (discard stalks or save for another use). In a large saucepan, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 2 minutes. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry., Stack both sheets of phyllo dough on a work surface. Cut the stack in half lengthwise, then widthwise into thirds. Separate pieces and brush with some of the oil. Sprinkle each with 1 teaspoon cheese. Place one asparagus spear along one side of each piece of phyllo dough. Sprinkle lightly with pepper; roll up tightly., Place seam side down on an ungreased baking sheet. Brush tops with oil. Bake at 400° for 7-9 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 34 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 42mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.