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Gorgonzola Roasted Asparagus
Seasonal asparagus roasted with creamy Gorgonzola cheese. This side dish is so simple and delicious and can be served in so many ways. Serve it with roasted meats, steak or other veggies.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 109 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 lb (500g) asparagus
- 2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter , cut into cubes
- 2.5 oz (70g) gorgonzola dolce , cut into cubes
- Salt and pepper to season
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C/350F and bring a pot of water to the boil.
- Bend each asparagus stalk near the bottom and let it snap naturally, alternatively cut off the woody end of each asparagus. Boil the asparagus for 1-2 minutes then plunge into cold water to stop them cooking. You want the asparagus to retain their bright green colour.
- Dry the asparagus then add to an oven proof dish. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper then dot with cubes of butter and Gorgonzola.
- Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes until the cheese has melted and bubbling through, serve.
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Notes
- Asparagus prep - if you have tall and thin asparagus (such as wild asparagus) you don't need to blanch them first. Regular green asparagus can come in various sizes (some are extra chunky). If you have some extra thick ones you can cut them in half lengthways so your asparagus is all roughly the same size. Add breadcrumbs - a sprinkling of breadcrumbs are a delicious addition and great for adding some crunch. Other cheese to use - if you don't like blue cheese you could use Taleggio or Fontina. Serving suggestions - the roasted asparagus is delicious served with roast chicken or pork, steak, sausages or alongside other roasted veggies. leftovers - the roasted asparagus will keep well for 1 day in the fridge and can be reheated in the oven.
- Asparagus prep - if you have tall and thin asparagus (such as wild asparagus) you don't need to blanch them first. Regular green asparagus can come in various sizes (some are extra chunky). If you have some extra thick ones you can cut them in half lengthways so your asparagus is all roughly the same size.
- Add breadcrumbs - a sprinkling of breadcrumbs are a delicious addition and great for adding some crunch.
- Other cheese to use - if you don't like blue cheese you could use Taleggio or Fontina.
- Serving suggestions - the roasted asparagus is delicious served with roast chicken or pork, steak, sausages or alongside other roasted veggies.
- leftovers - the roasted asparagus will keep well for 1 day in the fridge and can be reheated in the oven.
Nutrition Information
Calories
109kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
93mg
(31%)
Sodium
210mg
(9%)
Potassium
282mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1099IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
130mg
(13%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 109
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 109kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 93mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 210mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 282mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1099IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 130mg | 13% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.