Asparagus Veggie Melts

8 Ratings

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Prep 20 min
Total 20 min
Ingredients 9
Servings 2

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Ingredients

oz. fresh asparagus spears

1/4

cup water

tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise or salad dressing

1/2

teaspoon Dijon mustard or brown mustard

1/4

teaspoon dried dill weed

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

cup sliced fresh mushrooms

1/2

small red bell pepper, cut into thin rings

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

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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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Expert Tips

* 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.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Sandwich

Calories: 560
Calories from Fat: 120

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 14g; 21%
Saturated Fat 7g 35% Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol: 25mg; 8%
Sodium: 1290mg; 54%
Potassium: 380mg; 11%
Total Carbohydrate: 82g; 27%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11% Sugars 11g
Protein: 26g

% Daily Value*:

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

5 1/2

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