Asparagus Melt With Pesto Spread

ms_bold's Note:

From CookingLight.com. I seldom have sliced mozzarella cheese on hand and used shredded when I prepared this.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 2

• 16 asparagus spears
• 3 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon pesto sauce
• 2 slices sourdough bread , toasted
• 2 slices ham , thin
• 4 slices tomatoes
• 2 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese
• fresh ground black pepper

Directions:

1. Snap off tough ends of asparagus. Steam, covered, 2 minutes or until crisp-tender.
2. Preheat broiler.
3. Combine mayonnaise and pesto in a bowl, and stir with a whisk.
4. Spread 2 tablespoons pesto mixture onto 1 side of each bread slice.
5. Layer each slice with 8 asparagus spears, 1 ham slice, 2 tomato slices, and 1 cheese slice.
6. Place on a baking sheet; broil 3 minutes or until cheese melts.
7. Sprinkle with pepper.