Springtime Asparagus and Parmesan Sandwich recipe

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Ingredients

1 bunch asparagus spears, trimmed and cut in half
⅓ cup water
12 slices French bread
¼ cup butter
⅓ cup mayonnaise
⅓ cup shaved Parmesan cheese
12 Bibb lettuce leaves
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Nutrition Info

343.5 calories
carbohydrate: 32.6 g
cholesterol: 29.9 mg
fat: 20 g
fiber: 3.1 g
protein: 10.3 g
saturatedFat: 7.6 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 536.9 mg
sugar: 3.1 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Place the asparagus and 1/3 cup water in a microwave-safe bowl. Cook in the microwave on High 1 minute, or just until tender. Rinse under cold water, and blot dry with paper towels.

  2. Spread 1 side of 6 bread slices with 1/4 teaspoon butter and about 1 tablespoon mayonnaise each. Layer with asparagus, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Place lettuce over the asparagus, season with pepper, and top with remaining 6 bread slices to form 6 sandwiches. Slice on a diagonal, this is a sandwich that exudes spring !

Recipe Yield

6 sandwiches

Recipe Note

Asparagus, fresh Parmesan cheese, and the buttery flavor of Boston lettuce - what could say 'spring' more? After a long winter, these are my Spring food fantasies!

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