Asparagus Gratin
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This recipe makes 8 servings
Nutritional Info |
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|---|---|
| Per each of 8 servings: | - |
| cal | 160160 cal |
| pro | 11 g11g pro |
| fat | 8 g8g fat |
| carb | 13 g13g carb |
| Good source of calcium | - |
This brunch casserole is just as enjoyable as a quiche yet much lower in fat.
Ingredients
- 2 tsp butter 2 tsp butter
- 2 onions , chopped2 onions, chopped
- 6 cups mushrooms , thickly sliced6 cups mushrooms, thickly sliced
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 lb asparagus 1 lb asparagus
- 3 eggs 3 eggs
- 1-1/2 cups 1% milk 1-1/2 cups 1% milk
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 1 pinch nutmeg 1 pinch nutmeg
- 1 cup Swiss cheese , shredded1 cup Swiss cheese, shredded
Preparation
In nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat; cook onions for 5 minutes. Add mushrooms; cook, stirring, for about 8 minutes or until lightly browned. Sprinkle with flour; cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Remove from heat.
Meanwhile, snap ends off asparagus; cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces. In pot of boiling salted water, cook asparagus for about 3 minutes, or until tender-crisp; drain. Refresh under cold running water, drain again.
In bowl, beat eggs lightly; whisk in milk, mustard, salt, cayenne and nutmeg; add onion mixture, asparagus and half of the cheese. Pour into greased 11 x 7-inch (2 L) baking dish. Smooth top with back of spoon. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake in 350ºF (180ºC) oven for 50 to 60 minutes or until just set. Broil for 2 minutes. Makes 8 servings.
Meanwhile, snap ends off asparagus; cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces. In pot of boiling salted water, cook asparagus for about 3 minutes, or until tender-crisp; drain. Refresh under cold running water, drain again.
In bowl, beat eggs lightly; whisk in milk, mustard, salt, cayenne and nutmeg; add onion mixture, asparagus and half of the cheese. Pour into greased 11 x 7-inch (2 L) baking dish. Smooth top with back of spoon. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake in 350ºF (180ºC) oven for 50 to 60 minutes or until just set. Broil for 2 minutes. Makes 8 servings.
Source : Canadian Living Magazine: March 1996
- Keywords : Brunch; Vegetarian; Eggs; Cheese; Asparagus; Onions; 200 calories;
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