Asparagus-Parmesan Pita Rounds

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Photo: Oxmoor House
Prep Time
5 Mins
Cook Time
9 Mins
Yield
4 servings (serving size: 1 pita)
January 2003
RECIPE BY Oxmoor House

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

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
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons preshredded Parmesan cheese

Nutritional Information

  • Calories 245
  • Caloriesfromfat 20%
  • Fat 5.4g
  • Satfat 1.8g
  • Monofat 2.4g
  • Polyfat 0.7g
  • Protein 10.5g
  • Carbohydrate 40g
  • Fiber 3.5g
  • Cholesterol 5mg
  • Iron 2.7mg
  • Sodium 601mg
  • Calcium 177mg

How to Make It

Step 1

Preheat oven 450°.

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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Ratings & Reviews

ConniefromPA's Review

ConniefromPA
October 17, 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's Review

stacypaige5
January 10, 2009
So delicious, easy and fun to make...one of my new favs.