Thursday, June 5, 2008

Roasted Asparagus with Gruyere (Swiss Cheese)

Submitted by Dee B.

Start to finish: 25 minutes
Makes 6 servings.

79 calories, 5 g protein, 6 g carbohydrate, 4 g fat, 2 g fiber

Ingredients: 2 lbs. fresh asparagus spears, trimmed, 1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges, 1 med red or yellow sweet pepper, cut into thin strips, 1 T olive oil, 1/4 t salt, 1/4 t ground black pepper, 1 oz Gruyere or Swiss cheese shredded (1/4 cup)

Directions: Preheat the over to 400 degrees. Place asparagus, onion, and sweet pepper in a 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Drizzle with olive oil; toss gently to coat. Spread in a single layer. Sprinkle with the salt and pepper. Roast, uncovered, about 20 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender, stirring once halfway through roasting time. Transfer to a serving platter; sprinkle with cheese. Let stand 1 minutes until cheese melts.

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