Asparagus Pesto Melts

JenSmith's Note:

These are great in spring or summer when fresh tomatoes and asparagus are plentiful. A lovely sandwich for lunch or a light dinner.

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 2

Yield: 2 sandwic ...

• 16 thin asparagus spears (1 bundle)
• 44.37 ml fat-free Miracle Whip
• 14.79 ml pesto sauce
• 2 slice sourdough bread, toasted
• 2 slice ham
• 4 slice tomatoes
• 2 slice lowfat mozzarella cheese
• fresh ground black pepper

Directions:

1. Cut off the woody ends of the asparagus spears and peel if needed. Steam spears, covered, for 2 minutes or until crisp-tender.
2. Preheat the broiler on the oven.
3. Combine Miracle Whip and pesto in a small bowl and mix with a whisk until well blended.
4. Spread the pesto-mayonnaise on one side of each bread slice.
5. Place 8 spears of asparagus, 1 slice of ham, 2 tomato slices and 1 slice of cheese on top of each bread slice.
6. Place sandwiches on a broiler pan or baking sheet and broil about 3 minutes, until cheese is melted.
7. Remove from oven and sprinkle with pepper.