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Fried Asparagus

So, you can't get your kids to eat vegetables? Well, you won't have that problem anymore if you serve this recipe as an appetizer or side dish. The breaded and fried asparagus tastes so good it will soon become a special request. You might even say this is the dawning of the age of asparagus!


Fried Asparagus

Ingredients

For 6 people

  • 32 ounce(s) asparagus spears
  • 1 1/2 cup(s) grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 1/2 cup(s) fresh bread crumbs
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon(s) hot pepper sauce
  • 2 tablespoon(s) butter
  • 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil
  • 1/2 tablespoon(s) Grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Cook the asparagus in a small amount of water until crisp-tender. Drain well. Combine 1 1/2 cup cheese and the breadcrumbs on a plate. In a shallow bowl, stir together eggs, salt and pepper sauce. Dip each asparagus spear in egg mixture and roll in crumbs to coat well. Chill 20 minutes. In a skillet, heat butter and oil on medium-high heat. Brown the spears in a single layer, turning carefully. Remove and keep warm while browning the remaining spears. Serve with additional Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition facts

  • Kcal: 334.77 kcal
  • Fibers (g): 4.77g
  • Sodium (mg): 903.89mg
  • Carbs: 31.97g
  • Fat: 18.24g
  • Saturated fat (g): 7.74g
  • Proteins: 16.27g