Parmesan-Panko Asparagus Spears

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Asparagus spears are dipped in an egg white-mayonnaise mixture, then coated in Parmesan and panko breadcrumbs before a trip to the oven to bake into a crunchy, delicious side dish. Very easy and delicious!

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 egg whites

  • 1 ½ tablespoons mayonnaise

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 2 cups panko bread crumbs

  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

  • teaspoon grated lemon peel

  • 1 pound fresh asparagus spears, trimmed

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, or more if needed

  • ½ lemon, juiced

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Set a cooking rack over a baking sheet.

  2. Whisk egg whites, mayonnaise, salt, and black pepper in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Mix panko crumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and lemon peel together in a shallow bowl or on a piece of waxed paper.

  3. Dip each asparagus spear into egg white mixture, then press into crumb mixture to coat. Place coated spears on prepared rack; drizzle with olive oil.

  4. Bake asparagus in the preheated oven until coating is browned and crisp, 15 to 17 minutes. Squeeze lemon juice over asparagus and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

309 Calories
16g Fat
43g Carbs
14g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 309
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 20%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 493mg 21%
Total Carbohydrate 43g 16%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 14g 28%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 161mg 12%
Iron 3mg 15%
Potassium 280mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.