Asparagus-Parmesan Pita Rounds

Name: Asparagus-Parmesan Pita Rounds
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 9 min
Total time: 14 min
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 pita)
Ingredients: 2 cups (2-inch) sliced asparagus (about 1 pound); 2 teaspoons extravirgin olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 4 (6-inch) pitas; 3 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced (about 1/2 pound); 1 teaspoon dried basil; ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional); ¼ teaspoon salt; 6 tablespoons preshredded Parmesan cheese

2 Ratings
2 Reviews

Most any cheese will work in this recipe. Blue cheese and mozzarella are especially good options.

Recipe by Oxmoor House January 2003

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Recipe Summary

prep:

5 mins

cook:

9 mins

total:

14 mins

Yield:

4 servings (serving size: 1 pita)

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

2 cups (2-inch) sliced asparagus (about 1 pound)
2 teaspoons extravirgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 (6-inch) pitas
3 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced (about 1/2 pound)
1 teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
¼ teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons preshredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven 450°.

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Step 2
Steam asparagus, covered, 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Rinse with cold water; drain.
Step 3
Combine oil and garlic. Brush over pitas. Arrange tomato slices and asparagus on pitas. Sprinkle with basil, pepper, and salt. Top evenly with Parmesan cheese. Bake at 450º for 7 to 8 minutes or until edges are golden.

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Cooking Light Superfast Suppers

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

245 calories; calories from fat 20%; fat 5.4g; saturated fat 1.8g; mono fat 2.4g; poly fat 0.7g; protein 10.5g; carbohydrates 40g; fiber 3.5g; cholesterol 5mg; iron 2.7mg; sodium 601mg; calcium 177mg.

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ConniefromPA

10/16/2009

This is one of my favorite recipes,I've been making it for years. My husband enjoys mozzarella on his, of course this will add fat and calories, I love it just the way it is.

stacypaige5

01/10/2009

So delicious, easy and fun to make...one of my new favs.

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