Grilled Open Faced Asparagus Sandwich
Elevate your lunch game with this Grilled Open-Faced Asparagus Sandwich, a vibrant and wholesome recipe that combines rustic sourdough bread, smoky grilled asparagus, and a creamy ricotta spread infused with zesty lemon and garlic. Perfect for spring or summer, this dish takes just 25 minutes from start to finish and delivers a delightful balance of charred, creamy, and tangy flavors. Topped with fresh parsley and shaved parmesan, each bite is packed with gourmet appeal yet remains refreshingly simple to prepare. Ideal as a light meal or an elegant appetizer, this recipe is sure to impress both your taste buds and your guests.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces sourdough bread slices
- 12 spears fresh asparagus spears
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic clove, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 cup parmesan cheese, shaved
Instructions
Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high heat.
Trim the woody ends off the asparagus spears.
In a mixing bowl, toss the asparagus with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, a pinch of salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
Grill the asparagus for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender and slightly charred. Remove from the grill and set aside.
Brush both sides of the sourdough bread slices with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Grill the bread slices for 1-2 minutes on each side, until golden and crisp. Remove from the grill and set aside.
In a small bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Spread an even layer of the ricotta mixture over each slice of grilled sourdough bread.
Arrange 3 grilled asparagus spears on top of each slice.
Garnish with chopped parsley and shaved parmesan cheese.
Serve immediately while warm and enjoy your grilled open-faced asparagus sandwich!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1260 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 74.5 g | 96% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.3 g | 166% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 211 mg | 70% | |
| Sodium | 3031 mg | 132% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 97.1 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.1 g | ||
| Protein | 64.5 g | 129% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 1766 mg | 136% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 833 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
