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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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Asparagus With Herbed Cheese On Toast

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