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Asparagus Mushroom Melt

This warm, cheesy sandwich will make your taste buds water.

Yield

4 servings

Prep time

15 minutes

Cook time

15 minutes

Total time

30 minutes

Ingredients

4 English muffins

1 cup onion (finely minced)

1 cup mushrooms (chopped)

1 teaspoon oil

1 pound asparagus (trimmed and sliced crosswise into 1/2 inch rounds)

1 teaspoon thyme (ground, or oregano or basil)

1 teaspoon vinegar

1 dash salt

1 dash pepper

³/₄ cup mozzarella cheese (3 ounces, shredded)

Steps

1. Toast muffin halves and place on a baking sheet in a single layer.
2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté onions and mushrooms in oil, stirring often, until just beginning to brown.
3. Add asparagus, seasoning and vinegar. Sauté, stirring often, until asparagus is barely tender. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
4. Divide the vegetable mixture equally onto the muffin halves. Top each muffin with shredded cheese.
5. Broil muffins until the cheese melts. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
6. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Meal Type: Lunch

Category: 30 Minutes or Less, Kid-Friendly

Food group: Vegetables, Dairy, Grains

Season: Spring, Summer

Source

Oregon State University Extension.