Asparagus with Fresh Mozzarella
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

Make this simple vegetable side dish recipe in fewer than 10 minutes. Thick asparagus halved lengthwise can be used instead of thin spears.


Asparagus with Fresh Mozzarella

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Servings: 4 side-dish servings
Prep Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 8 mins
Related Categories: Italian Cuisine, Steamed Asparagus, Summer, Summer Vegetables
 
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Ingredients
  • 1  pound
    thin asparagus spears
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  • 4  ounces
    fresh mozzarella cheese, cut or torn into pieces
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    Salt
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    Freshly ground pepper
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    Fresh lemon verbena leaves or 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
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Directions
1.
Break off woody bases of asparagus. Rinse asparagus. Drain.
2.
Place a steamer basket in a large skillet. Add enough water to come just below the bottom of the basket. Bring to boiling. Place asparagus evenly in steamer basket. Cover. Steam for 2 minutes.
3.
Transfer asparagus to an 8x8x2-inch baking pan. Top with cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Broil 4 inches from heat for 1 minute or until cheese melts. Top with verbena. Makes 4 side-dish servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 99, Total Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 22 mg, Sodium 150 mg, Carbohydrate 2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 8 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 8%, Vitamin C 31%, Calcium 16%, Iron 3%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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