DIETS: LC KT VT
Serves: 4
Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients: 

• 1 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus
• 3 Tablespoons butter
• 2 Tablespoons flour
• 1/2 cup asparagus cooking water
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• Salt & Pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 Tablespoon garlic flavored bread crumbs

Instructions: 

• Preheat broiler.
• Cut woody bottoms off asparagus.
• Chop asparagus into bite-size pieces. Add to a pot of salted boiling water and cook for 3 minutes. Drain (BUT KEEP COOKING WATER) and place in the bottom of a greased baking dish.
• In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk until blended.
• Add reserved cooking water and cream and whisk until thickened and smooth. Season with salt & pepper and pour over asparagus.
• Sprinkle with cheese and then bread crumbs. Put under broiler for a few minutes until top is golden brown.

Nutrition Info Per Serving: 
Calories 136
Total Fat 11 g
Saturated Fat 6.6 g
Cholesterol 31 mg
Sodium 117 mg
Potassium 246 mg
Total Carbohydrate 7.6 g
Dietary Fiber 2.5 g
Sugars 2.5 g
Protein 4 g