Brie & asparagus carbonara
This is the Brie & asparagus carbonara recipe.
- Prep: 15 min
- Cooking: 15 min
Ingredients
- 2 bunches of asparagus (about ¾ lb – 350 g each) trimmed
- 3 oz (90 g) mild or spicy pancetta finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic chopped
- 7 oz (200 g) Canadian Brie , rind removed, cut into pieces
- Freshly ground pepper
- 3 oz (90 g) Canadian Brie cut into slices for garnish (optional)
- Homemade Gouda asparagus pesto (optional)
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Preparation
Cut asparagus in half or quarters lengthwise, depending on thickness. Set aside.
In a large skillet on medium heat, cook pancetta for 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 more min.
Add asparagus and ¼ cup (60 mL) water to the skillet. Cook, covered, about 5 min or until asparagus begins to soften. Continue cooking, uncovered, for 3–4 min, stirring frequently.
Add Brie without rind to the skillet and let melt. Season with pepper and stir to coat asparagus well.
Serve immediately. If desired, garnish with slices of Brie and Gouda asparagus pesto.
Tips
Health & wellness
The tip of the asparagus contains a higher concentration of nutrients than the base of the stem.
Cheese alternative: Canadian Camembert.
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Nutritional information
Per serving| Energy: | 327 Calories |
| Protein: | 23 g |
| Carbohydrate: | 9 g |
| Fat: | 23 g |
| Fibre: | 4.1 g |
| Sodium: | 733 mg |
Top 5 Nutrients
| (% DV*) | |
|---|---|
| Calcium: | 17 % / 191 mg |
| Folate: | 64 % |
| Riboflavin: | 43 % |
| Selenium: | 39 % |
| Vitamin B12: | 67 % |
