ROBIN'S PARMESAN-ASPARAGUS SPREAD

Robin's Parmesan-Asparagus Spread image

I adapted this recipe from one I saw on TV and my husband loved it! I like to serve this spread on oven-toasted Tuscan pane bread, first spread with a thin layer of cream or goat cheese, as a light lunch. Enjoy!

Provided by CheeryOmom

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
1 pound frozen cut asparagus
2 tablespoons chopped pistachio nuts
salt and pepper to taste
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons capers

Steps:

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, and cook 1 minute until fragrant. Add the cut asparagus, and continue cooking until tender, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle in the pistachios, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Cook 1 minute longer.
Place the asparagus mixture into a blender or food processor. Add the Parmesan cheese and capers. Process until pureed. Cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 52 calories, Carbohydrate 2.3 g, Cholesterol 2.9 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 102.3 mg, Sugar 0.1 g