Asparagus with Brie
Asparagus with Brie pairs tender-crisp spears with rich, melting Brie and a buttery breadcrumb-sesame topping that bakes to a golden, nutty finish. It’s a luscious side that balances vegetal freshness with salty, toasty crunch—great alongside roasted meats or as a standout addition to a spring dinner spread.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Asparagus with Brie, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 46 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 14
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Place the asparagus in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water and cover. Cook until tender but still crisp, about 2 to 6 minutes. Drain and transfer to a shallow baking dish.
- 3
Lay the cheese slices over the asparagus. In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, bread crumbs, and sesame seeds. Sprinkle this mixture over the cheese.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven for 8 minutes.
- 5
Increase the oven to broil. Broil just until the bread crumbs are golden brown.
- Calories 661.84 kcal High 33%
- Protein 30.67 g Good Source 61%
- Carbohydrate 26.44 g 10%
- Total Fat 48.37 g High 62%
- Saturated Fat 29.89 g High 149%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 156.08 mg High 52%
- Sodium 933.73 mg High 41%
- Dietary Fiber 2.9 g Moderate 10%
- Total Sugars 3.2 g --
- Added Sugars 0.5 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 257.94 mg Moderate 20%
- Iron 3.98 mg Good Source 22%
- Potassium 447.2 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 260.17 mcg Good Source 29%
- Vitamin C 6.66 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.61 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
About This Recipe
Asparagus with Brie is made with 5 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Asparagus, Bread Crumbs, Brie Cheese, and Butter. Each serving provides about 661.84 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Asparagus with Brie made of?
- The main ingredients are Asparagus, Bread Crumbs, Brie Cheese, Butter, Toasted Sesame Seeds. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Asparagus with Brie?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 661.84 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Asparagus with Brie easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Asparagus with Brie healthy?
- Asparagus with Brie has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 661.84 calories and 30.67 g of protein, or 61% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 933.73 mg (41% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 29.89 g (149% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Sesame, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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