Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus With Parmesan Appetizer Recipe (4 Ingredients, 15 Minutes) Appetizers Snacks Side Dishes Gluten-free Holidays Italian Recipes Low Sodium Recipes
Prosciutto is an Italian dry cured ham. When it's wrapped around a stalk of asparagus and baked with Parmesan and olive oil, it transforms into an incredible appetizer or even a light lunch.
In addition to being nutritious (thanks to healthy asparagus), this tasty gluten-free recipe is really easy to prepare. Start by trimming the ends off of fresh asparagus and drizzle with olive oil. Wrap each asparagus spear with a piece of prosciutto and sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Bake the low-sodium asparagus in the oven until crisp-tender. Wow!
These prosciutto-wrapped Parmesan asparagus make a fun snack anytime during the day. Serve them as a side dish for your Easter celebration and delight your guests!
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Cuisine: American / Italian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 7
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus, tough ends trimmed off
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 pound prosciutto
- 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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Recipe Notes
- For a cold appetizer, simply wrap the asparagus around the prosciutto and serve.
- You also could drizzle the asparagus with an oil and vinegar vinaigrette. Delish!
- If you don't have prosciutto, you can try this recipe with regular ham (or even bacon).
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Here's how to make it:
- Toss the trimmed asparagus with the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
- Lay pieces of prosciutto on a sprayed baking sheet. Sprinkle with the Parmesan.
- Wrap an asparagus spear in each piece of prosciutto. Place in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Bake in a preheated 425-degree F oven for about 10 minutes or until crispy and browned. Serve.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving
Calories: 67
Total Fat: 5.4g
Saturated Fat: 1.7g
Cholesterol: 9mg
Sodium: 129mg
Total Carbohydrate: 0.7g
Dietary Fiber: 0.3g
Total Sugars: 0.3g
Protein: 3.7g
Vitamin D: 0mcg
Calcium: 61mg
Iron: 0mg
Potassium: 49mg
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