Fresh raw asparagus make a quick, healthy lunch, it’s surprisingly addictive with a bright zesty lemon dressing. This magical combination is the perfect balance with salty cheese, avocado and crisp sprouts.
Total Time
30min
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0 Ratings
Author: Compelled to Cook
Servings:
8
Ingredients
•
1/2
cup
Roughly Chopped
Feta Cheese
•
1/2
cup
Cream Cheese
, room temperature
•
2
Tbsp
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
•
1
Lemon
, juiced
•
1
Tbsp
White Wine Vinegar
•
3
Tbsp
Minced
Shallots
•
to taste
Salt
•
to taste
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
•
3
cups
Asparagus
, washed
•
8
slices
Multigrain Bread
•
1/2
Large Ripe
Avocado
, pitted, peeled
•
to taste
Alfalfa Sprouts
•
4
Tbsp
Pine Nuts
, toasted
(optional)
Cooking Instructions
1.
In a medium bowl mash Feta Cheese (1/2 cup) and Cream Cheese (1/2 cup) together using a fork until well combined but some little bits remain of the feta. Set aside.
2.
In a small bowl whisk together Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (2 Tbsp), juice from Lemon (1), White Wine Vinegar (1 Tbsp), Shallots (3 Tbsp), Salt (to taste), and Freshly Ground Black Pepper (to taste). Set aside.
3.
Peel Asparagus (3 cups) into thin strips by holding the bottom woody portion of the spear and using a vegetable peeler, peel towards the tip in one motion. Continue to peel off thin strips until the spear is too flat and the peeler won't dig in. Turn what's left of the spear onto its side and continue to peel once or twice.
4.
In a medium size bowl toss together shaved asparagus and dressing. Set aside.
5.
Turn oven to broil and position oven rack to 8-inch from the top. Brush each Multigrain Bread (8 slices) with some olive oil and arrange on a baking sheet. Broil for 2-3 minutes until just starting to turn golden.
6.
Remove from oven and allow to cool for 1-2 minutes.
7.
While toast is cooling, mash Avocado (1/2) into cheese until incorporated.
8.
For each piece of bread, spread with a generous 2 tbsp of cheese spread, top with 1/4 cup of asparagus, top with Alfalfa Sprouts (to taste) and Pine Nuts (4 Tbsp). Add Freshly Ground Black Pepper (to taste) if desired and serve immediately, enjoy!
Author's Notes
Toast pine nuts in a single layer in a 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 10-12 minutes. Can omit or substitute in toasted almond slices if desired.
Nutrition Per Serving
CALORIES
148
FAT
13.2 g
PROTEIN
4.1 g
CARBS
4.7 g
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