Asparagus Veggie Melts

Looking for a meatless dinner using Pillsbury® refrigerated crusty French loaf? Then try this cheesy asparagus and mushroom sandwich that's ready in 20 minutes.

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ingredients 9
Prep Time 20 min
Total Time 20 min

Ingredients

6: oz. fresh asparagus spears

1/4: cup water

2: tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise or salad dressing

1/2: teaspoon Dijon mustard or brown mustard

1/4: teaspoon dried dill weed

1: can (11 oz) Pillsbury® refrigerated crusty French loaf, baked as directed on can and sliced in half lengthwise

1: cup sliced fresh mushrooms

1/2: small red bell pepper, cut into thin rings

2: (1 1/2-oz.) slices reduced-fat mozzarella cheese

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Directions

1 Break or cut off tough ends of asparagus. In 12x8-inch (2-quart) microwave-safe dish, arrange spears with tips in center. Add water; cover with microwave-safe plastic wrap. Microwave on HIGH for 3 to 4 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender.*
2 Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard and dill; mix well. Spread mayonnaise mixture evenly over cut side of each half of bread. Top each sandwich with mushrooms, cooked asparagus and bell pepper rings. Cut cheese into 1-inch-wide strips; arrange over peppers. Place on ungreased broiler pan or cookie sheet.
3 Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat for 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

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* To cook asparagus in steamer basket, arrange spears in basket in skillet; add water. Cover; steam 3 to 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove from steamer; continue as directed above.

Nutrition Information

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Sandwich

Calories: 560
Calories from Fat: 120),

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 14g; 14%
(Saturated Fat 7g, 7% Trans Fat 0g 0% ),
Cholesterol: 25mg; 25%;
Sodium: 1290mg; 1290%;
Total Carbohydrate: 82g; 82%
(Dietary Fiber 3g 3% Sugars 11g 11% ),
Protein: 26g; 26%

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 30%;
Vitamin C: 25%;
Calcium: 35%;
Iron: 35%;

Exchanges:

3 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 2 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choices:

5 1/2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Christa14

report Posted Aug. 11, 2011 11:02 AM

This was amazing. I will continue to eat it regularly!! Soooo Yummy!!

terrin6

report Posted Jul. 23, 2011 9:42 AM

I haven't made this yet, but I think I want all the veggies to be cooked, so when I make it I will roast the mushrooms and peppers and asparagus. What do you think?