Recipe courtesy of Oats Everyday
Make these quick and easy Parmesan and Oat-Breaded Asparagus in just 30 minutes. A healthy alternative to fried food, tender-crisp asparagus emerge from the oven in a golden, cheesy oat crust. This simple, elegant appetizer is perfect for entertaining or just snacking.
Parmesan-and-Oat-Breaded-Asparagus
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- pinch salt
- black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp canola oil
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 lb asparagus trimmed
- 1/4 cup oat flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly brush a large baking sheet with canola oil.
- Place oats and Parmesan cheese into the bowl of a food processor, along with a generous pinch of salt and some freshly ground pepper.
- Drizzle with 1 tsp canola oil and pulse until mixture resembles coarse bread crumbs. Pour into a shallow dish. Pour eggs into a second dish.
- Dust asparagus spears with oat flour, gently tapping to remove excess.
- One at a time, thoroughly coat asparagus spears in beaten egg, then roll in parmesan oat mixture.
- Place breaded spears on prepared pan, making sure they do not touch.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until tender-crisp and browned, turning once during baking.
Rolled Oats: The most common oats you’ll find in the store, they are also referred to as old-fashioned oats. If someone asked you to picture oats, this is the traditional shape that probably jumps into your head. Rolled Oats are whole oats which have been toasted, hulled, steamed and then rolled. These oats absorb a lot of liquid and cook fairly quickly. They also hold their shape well when cooking. Rolled Oats are mainstay ingredients in granola bars and muesli.
Oat Flour: Oat Flour is simply oats that have been milled to a fine powder. Oat Flour can be used to thicken sauces and gravies, in breadings, and in baked goods, such as cookies and quick breads. Oat flour is commercially available, or can easily be made at home in a food processor or blender. To make oat flour, process rolled or quick oats to a powder, then sift.