Caesar Asparagus, Low Calorie, Big on Deliciousness

By CarolineNGa

Ingredients

• Ingredients for Asparagus:
• 1 pound asparagus, trim the ends
• 1 slice multi-grain or whole wheat bread, I used Milton’s Original Healthy Multi-Grain bread
• 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• Cooking spray, I used olive oil cooking spray for this recipe
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Ingredients for Topping:
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Girards Light Caesar Dressing or Cardini’s, see shopping tip
• 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, grated or shredded

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from skinnykitchen.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

2. Toast bread and cut into bite size pieces. Coat a pan with cooking spray. Place asparagus on pan along with diced toasted bread. Drizzle 2 teaspoon of olive oil over the top. Using hands, toss well to coat asparagus and bread cubes. Sprinkle with a little salt and pepper. Roast in oven for about 6-8 minutes until asparagus is tender-crisp and bright green in color. Remove from oven.

3. Place asparagus in serving dish. Sprinkle croutons all over asparagus. Drizzle dressing over top and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon cheese.

Makes 4 servings (about 4-5 spears each)

Healthy Benefit:
Asparagus is one of the most nutritionally well-balanced vegetables. It’s high in folic acid, potassium, fiber, thiamin, and vitamins A, B6 and C.

Shopping Tips:
When buying asparagus, choose firm, bright, green stalks with tight tips.

You’ll find Girards Light Caesar dressing or Cardini’s at most supermarkets. I found both at Vons/Safeway and Gelsons. They are super delicious tasting.

Weight Watchers (old points) 2
Weight Watchers POINTS PLUS 3

SKINNY FACTS: for 1 serving (about 4-5 spears each)
95 calories, 4g fat, 5g protein, 12g carbs, 3g fiber, 255mg sodium, 1g sugar

FAT FACTS: for 1 serving made with regular dressing and croutons 145 calories, 9g fat, 5g protein, 12g carbs, 3g fiber, 524mg sodium, 1g sugar