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Ingredients
Parmesan Asparagus
Rinse asparagus thoroughly, peel and cut off woody ends. In a pot, bring plenty of water to a boil with salt, butter and sugar.
Add asparagus to boiling water, cover and cook until al dente, about 10-15 minutes. Meanwhile finely grate Parmesan cheese.
Rinse basil, shake dry and pluck leaves. Set aside some leaves for garnish and cut the rest into very fine strips.
In a small pot, heat 250 ml (approximately 1 cup) water. Stir in MAGGI Masterclass "Low-Fat" hollandaise sauce with a whisk, bring to a boil and cook for 30 seconds.
Stir Parmesan cheese into pot and melt, stirring periodically, over medium heat. Stir in basil strips. Arrange prosciutto on a plate.
Use a slotted spoon to remove asparagus from pot. Drain asparagus and place on plate with prosciutto. Serve with Parmesan-basil hollandaise and a garnish of basil leaves.
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
| Calorie | 202 cal. | (10 %) | ||
| Protein | 16 g | (16 %) | ||
| Fat | 10 g | (9 %) | ||
| Carbohydrates | 10 g | (7 %) | ||
| Sugar added | 1 g | (4 %) | ||
| Roughage | 3.5 g | (12 %) |
Healthy, because
Even if you like to be stingy with fat calories: Treat yourself to Parmesan with a clear conscience. It provides particularly rich calcium for strong bones and good teeth. Together with the Parma ham, the grated cheese also provides a lot of protein.
Even smarter
You won't go wrong with potatoes as an accompaniment - but potato gnocchi or tagliatelle go very well with this Italo delicacy! Instead of Parma ham, the Italian beef ham Bresaola tastes just as good with asparagus.