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Lemon-Roasted Asparagus Gratin

The fresh taste of asparagus gets even better when paired with lemon and a crisp cheese topping.

  • Yields: 4 to 6 servings
  • Preparation: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb (750g) asparagus, spears, trimmed
  • 2 tbsp (30mL) GAY LEA - Salted Butter, softened
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 tsp (2mL) lemon zest, grated
  • 1/4 tsp (1mL) pepper
  • 1 cup (250mL) bread crumbs, coarse and fresh
  • 1 cup (250mL) IVANHOE - Old Cheddar, or Gouda, shredded
  • 2 tbsp (30mL) lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Spread asparagus evenly in a 9” x 13” (3 L) glass baking dish.
  3. In a small bowl, mash together butter, garlic, lemon zest, pepper and salt. Drop in small dots over asparagus spears. Roast for about 15 minutes, or until asparagus is just tender-crisp and starting to brown, shaking dish halfway to coat asparagus in butter.
  4. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine bread crumbs, cheese and lemon juice; sprinkle over asparagus and bake for about 3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes or until golden.
  • In place of asparagus, substitute 6 cups of broccoli and/or cauliflower florets or 1 lb (500 g) trimmed green beans. Increase roasting time to 25 minutes.
  • In Ontario, asparagus is a spring delicacy, best eaten fresh. Look for crisp spears with green or purple tips with tight heads.
Photo of - Lemon-Roasted Asparagus Gratin

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb (750g) asparagus, spears, trimmed
  • 2 tbsp (30mL) GAY LEA - Salted Butter, softened
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 tsp (2mL) lemon zest, grated
  • 1/4 tsp (1mL) pepper
  • 1 cup (250mL) bread crumbs, coarse and fresh
  • 1 cup (250mL) IVANHOE - Old Cheddar, or Gouda, shredded
  • 2 tbsp (30mL) lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • salt