Asparagus Parmesan Pita Rounds Recipe

Quick & easy Asparagus Parmesan Pita Rounds, ready in under 20 minutes! This recipe, inspired by Cooking Light's Super Fast Suppers, features crisp-tender asparagus and savory Parmesan cheese atop warm pita bread. Experiment with different cheeses – blue cheese or mozzarella are fantastic alternatives! Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a light appetizer.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 18 mins
Calories 198.6 kcal
Protein 18g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Asparagus Parmesan Pita Rounds

  • 1 pound fresh asparagus spears
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 4 whole wheat pita breads
  • 2 cups sliced plum tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • Crushed Red Pepper Flakes, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese

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How to Make Asparagus Parmesan Pita Rounds

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
  2. Steam 1 pound asparagus spears, covered, for 2 minutes, or until crisp-tender.
  3. Immediately rinse the asparagus under cold water to stop the cooking process.
  4. Drain the asparagus thoroughly.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 clove minced garlic.
  6. Brush the oil mixture evenly over 4 whole wheat pita breads.
  7. Arrange 1/2 cup sliced tomatoes evenly over each pita.
  8. Top with the steamed asparagus.
  9. Sprinkle each pita with 1/4 teaspoon dried basil, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of black pepper.
  10. Evenly distribute 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese over the asparagus and tomatoes.
  11. Bake for 7-8 minutes, or until the pita edges are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

20 g

Sugar

12g

Fat

8g

Carbs

9g