Fresh Asparagus au Gratin

2 cups trimmed, fresh asparagus
1 tsp olive oil
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tsp balsamic vinegar
2 Tbsp water
1.5 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
4 TB shredded parmesan cheese

Preheat broiler. Heat ovenproof frying pan over medium high heat

Place olive oil in a hot, ovenproof frying pan. Add asparagus, in one layer across the pan, add pepper and balsamic vinegar and toss briefly to coat. Saute for one - three minutes, depending on the thickness of the stalks. [Asparagus should still be firm and very bright green]. Add water and cover for a minute.

Mix the cheeses. Remove pan from heat. Sprinkle cheese over asparagus and place under broiler until bubbling and brown.

[if grilling, grill asparagus with pepper and balsamic vinegar and top with cheese. Close lid until cheese melts]

Serving Size: 2-1 cup servings

Number of Servings: 2

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DACLARK17.