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Asparagus Mushroom Melts
These yummy open-faced sandwiches are topped with tender spring asparagus, fresh mushrooms, and gooey melted cheese.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 280 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Snacks , Brunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 thick slices crusty bread like French or sourdough
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium shallot chopped
- 4 ounces assorted wild mushrooms chopped
- 1 bunch asparagus thinly sliced into rounds
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried, minced
- 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 to 1 ½ cups provolone or jack cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the broiler of your oven.
- Place the bread slices on a baking sheet and broil them until lightly toasted—I've found that broilers vary in intensity, so check every 2 minutes or so to make sure the bread doesn't burn. Flip the bread over and broil the other side. Remove from the oven and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring often, for about 4 minutes, until softened and just beginning to turn golden brown. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the mushrooms; cook for about 5 minutes, or until the mushrooms release their juices and it cooks off. Stir in the asparagus, thyme and vinegar; cook for about 3 minutes, or until the asparagus rounds are tender-crisp. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Divide the vegetable mixture onto the bread. (You may have some leftover depending on the size of your bread.) Top the vegetables with the shredded cheese, then return the baking sheet to the oven and broil until the cheese has melted and is beginning to bubble and brown in places (checking every 2 minutes again to make sure they don't burn). Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
280kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Cholesterol
34mg
(11%)
Sodium
450mg
(19%)
Potassium
417mg
(12%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1369IU
(27%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
412mg
(41%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 280
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 280kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 450mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 417mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1369IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 412mg | 41% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.