Wed 8 Mar 2006
Asparagus-Parmesan Pita Rounds
Posted by Svetlana under Pizzas
Ingredients:
-2 cups (2-inch) sliced asparagus (about 1 pound)
-2 teaspoons extravirgin olive oil
-2 garlic cloves, minced
-4 (6-inch) pitas
-3 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced
-1 teaspoon dried basil
-1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
-1/4 teaspoon salt
-6 tablespoons preshredded Parmesan cheese
1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F
2. Steam asparagus, covered, 2 minutes or until crisp-tender
3. Rinse with cold water; drain
4. Combine oil and garlic; brush over pitas
5. Arrange tomato slices and asparagus on pitas
6. Sprinkle with basil, pepper, and salt
7. Top evenly with Parmesan cheese
8. Bake at 450 degrees F for 7 to 8 minutes ot until edges are golden
