Springtime Asparagus and Parmesan Sandwich

Recipe By DAKOTABEAR1
Rating
Published Apr 4th
Prep 15m Cook 1m Additional - Ready In 16m
Servings 6 sandwiches Calories 343.5

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!

Recipe 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

Cooking Directions

  1. 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. 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 !

Nutrition Facts

  • Calories 343.5
  • Carbohydrate 32.6 g
  • Cholesterol 29.9 mg
  • Fat 20 g
  • Fiber 3.1 g
  • Protein 10.3 g
  • Saturated Fat 7.6 g
  • Sodium 536.9 mg
  • Sugar 3.1 g

Reviews

  1. andrea92fl Sep 13, 2011 04:39 PM
    This is one of my favorites now! This tasted much better than I thought it would. I think fresh sliced tomatoes will make it even better next time.
  2. lydiabakesabunch Apr 4, 2011 04:32 PM
    I didn't know that I liked asparagus until I tried this sandwich!
  3. mommyluvs2cook Mar 28, 2011 11:54 PM
    Great simple sandwich! I did saute the asparagus in a little olive oil instead of microwaving. Nice!
  4. DRJOES Nov 11, 2010 04:38 PM
    This might be my new favorite sandwich. So good!!!!!! I used sourdough french bread and lite miracle whip. YUM!!!!!
  5. Seattle Dad Aug 12, 2010 05:17 PM
    Absolute love. Wouldn't have thought to do this but will be repeating frequently. I used a chevre gouda instead of the Parm and it was terrific. Can't wait for tomorrow lunch with the leftovers.
  6. digitsis Apr 20, 2010 02:58 PM
    took this for lunch at a tennis match. Food is important at these matches. Everyone raved.
  7. sglass123 Nov 30, 2008 01:25 AM
    This was really good! I heated the asparagus for 2 minutes and added grilled red bell peppers. I also toasted the bread first (we just used wheat bread). Made one for lunch tomorrow I hope it holds up well!
  8. happycows Mar 25, 2008 09:55 PM
    Yummy! This was a great alternative for using asparagus. I used sour dough bread and toasted it placed the mayonnaise on one side and used green leaf lettuce with the steamed asparagus and parmesaen cheese and it was wonderful! Will definitely use again - thanks for the recipe!
  9. BR225 May 4, 2005 02:16 PM
    Delicious! I used a sesame french bread cut on the diagonal and lots of fresh shaved parmesean. The asparagus is crisp tender and this really is a great spring appetizer! Thanks Dakotabear1 for submitting this recipe!
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