Asparagus With Toasted Parmesan Breadcrumbs

• 1 lb asparagus
• 1 12 tablespoons butter
• 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 14 cup dry breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme (you can use fresh)
• 14 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped (flat leaf is best)
• salt & pepper

1. Trim tough ends off asparagus.
2. Using large wide frying pan cook asparagus in 1/2 inch of water until just tender.
3. ( 3 - 5 min); drain.
4. Meanwhile, melt butter in a small skillet on med-high heat.
5. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds, add bread crumbs and cook stirring frequently for 5 - 7 minutes.
6. Transfer to small bowl and stir in parmesan, thyme, parsley, salt & pepper.
7. Top drained asparagus with parmesan bread crumbs.

asparagus, butter, garlic, breadcrumbs, thyme, parmesan cheese, parsley, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/asparagus-with-toasted-parmesan-breadcrumbs-240458 (may not work)