Grilled Fresh Asparagus with Pancetta, Pepato Cheese, and Herbs
Pancetta, pepato cheese and herbs make this dish an irresistible combination of spicy and savory.
Ingredients
- 1- 1/2 lbs jumbo or extra-large fresh asparagus, trimmed
- olive oil, as needed
- 2 Tbs grated pepato cheese (Romano cheese with peppercorns) or plain Romano
- 3 oz thinly-sliced pancetta or 3 slices bacon, cooked crisp, then crumbled
- 1 Tbs chopped Italian (flat leaf) parsley
- 1 Tbs shredded basil
- 1 Tbs shredded mint
Directions
- Generously coat asparagus spears with olive oil. Grill over medium-hot heat. Turn frequently, until asparagus is lightly browned and tender-crisp, about 6 minutes for extra-large and a minute or two more for jumbo. Arrange on a warmed serving platter.
- Sprinkle with cheese, pancetta, and herbs.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 103
Calories from Fat 61 (59%)
(11%)Total Fat 7g
(10%)Saturated Fat 2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
(3%)Cholesterol 8mg
(5%)Sodium 114mg
(0%)Potassium 0mg
Total Carbohydrate 6g
(12%)Dietary Fiber 3g
Sugars 0g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(10%)Protein 5g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.
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