Asparagus Parmesan Pita Rounds Food

ASPARAGUS WITH PARMESAN CRUST

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
• Place asparagus on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, and toss to coat. Arrange asparagus spears in a single layer. Spread Parmesan cheese over asparagus, and season with freshly ground black pepper.
• Bake 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until cheese is melted and asparagus is tender but crisp. Serve immediately on warm plates, sprinkling with balsamic vinegar to taste.

PARMESAN ROUNDS

Steps:

• Using a round cookie cutter, make four 1 1/2" circles per slice of bread.
• Butter each slice on one side.
• Broil, turning once until lightly toasted.
• In a small bowl combine the remainder of ingredients until smoothly blended.
• Spread 1 tsp on the buttered side of each "toast".
• May be frozen in an airtight container at this point - do not thaw before broiling.
• Broil 4" from heat for 3-5 minutes or until golden brown.
• Serve hot.

PARMESAN PITA TRIANGLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to broil.
• Cut each pita into 6 pie slice-shaped triangles.
• Separate each triangle into 2 triangles and place on a cookie sheet.
• Brush each pita triangle with butter; sprinkle with garlic powder and parmesan cheese.
• Broil for 1-2 minutes until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
• Serve warm.