Asparagus With Herbed Cheese On Toast Recipe

Name: Asparagus With Herbed Cheese On Toast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb asparagus, spears; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons fresh chervil, chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 loaf sourdough French bread; vegetable oil cooking spray; 1/2 lb vidalia onions or 1/2 lb other sweet onion, thickly sliced; parsley sprig; 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

Servings: persons

1 lb asparagus, spears
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh chervil, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 loaf sourdough French bread
vegetable oil cooking spray
1/2 lb vidalia onions or 1/2 lb other sweet onion, thickly sliced
parsley sprig
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

1
Snap off tough ends of asparagus; remove scales with a knife or vegetable peeler, if desired.
2
Drop asparagus and onion wedges into a large saucepan of boiling water; cook 3-4 minutes.
3
Drain and plunge into ice water; drain well.
4
Pat dry with a paper towel; set aside.
5
Combine ricotta cheese, fresh thyme, chives, and chervil in a bowl; stir well, and set aside.
6
Cut bread crosswise into 6 (1-inch-thick) slices; reserve remaining bread for another use.
7
Toast bread slices under broiler until golden brown.
8
Spread cheese mixture evenly over bread and set aside.
9
Heat non-stick skillet with olive oil.
10
Add onion, salt, and pepper; saute for 5 minutes or until lightly browned.
11
Add asparagus and heat.
12
Top bread with onions and asparagus.
13
Place briefly under the broiler to heat.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb asparagus, spears, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons fresh chervil, chopped, 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped, and more.

Yes, Asparagus With Herbed Cheese On Toast falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Asparagus With Herbed Cheese On Toast

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