ASPARAGUS WITH BLUE CHEESE

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This simple, elegant side would be ideal for a special dinner. Blue cheese adds a tangy richness to healthy steamed asparagus-and the bright green spears are sure signs of spring.-Elna Edgar, Innisfail, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
4 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1/8 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

  • Place asparagus in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender., In a small bowl, combine the cheese, chives, oil, vinegar and pepper. Transfer asparagus to an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; top with cheese mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 4-5 minutes or until cheese just begins to melt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 124mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Jason Henfling
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover asparagus. I had some leftover from a previous meal and this was the perfect way to use it up.


Md rana khan Md rana khan
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I'm not a big fan of asparagus, but I really enjoyed this dish. The blue cheese sauce is amazing.


ikramullah Afride
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious side dish.


Eric Rayans
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I love the combination of asparagus and blue cheese. This dish is a winner!


Eduardo Romero
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This dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Michael Ochoa
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover asparagus.


Mike Fischer
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This is the perfect dish for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Baata Nak
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about it.


Oboj Bosir
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the blue cheese sauce and they always ask for seconds.


Francisco Q
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I've never had asparagus with blue cheese before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's now one of my favorite ways to eat asparagus.


Shofik Yt
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I'm not a big fan of blue cheese, but I actually really enjoyed this dish. The blue cheese sauce was not overpowering and it really complemented the asparagus.


Shakeel Gujjar
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This is my new favorite way to cook asparagus. It's so easy and delicious.


Marina Jordan
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I made this dish for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it!


Marlon Matthews
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover asparagus. I had some leftover from a previous meal and this was the perfect way to use it up.


Ofir Shoshana
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I'm not usually a fan of asparagus, but this dish changed my mind. The blue cheese sauce is amazing and really brings out the flavor of the asparagus.


wasiq wasiq
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. I especially love the addition of the blue cheese, which gives the dish a nice tang.


Elizabeth Myers
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The asparagus is always cooked perfectly and the blue cheese sauce is to die for.


Kafuko Judith
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This asparagus with blue cheese dish was a hit! The asparagus was perfectly cooked and the blue cheese sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.