Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus

By JenHall

haven't tried this yet

Ingredients

• 24 asparagus spears (1 to 1-1/4 pounds), trimmed to 6-inch lengths
• 24 thin slices provolone cheese (12 to 14 ounces)
• 12 very thin slices prosciutto (8 to 10 ounces), halved lengthwise
• Cracked black pepper
• 1 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 - 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Preparation

Step 1

1. Place a steamer basket in a large skillet. Add enough water to come just below bottom of basket. Bring to boiling. Place asparagus in basket. Reduce heat to medium-low. Steam, covered, for 4 minutes. Remove asparagus from basket; immerse in ice water to cool quickly. Drain asparagus; pat dry with paper towels.

2. Wrap a slice of cheese and a half-slice of prosciutto around each asparagus spear. Arrange wrapped asparagus on a serving plate. If desired, cover and chill for up to 24 hours.

3. Before serving, sprinkle with cracked pepper. Drizzle with oil and balsamic vinegar. Makes 8 servings.




Nutrition Facts (Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus) Servings Per Recipe 8,
cal. (kcal) 268,
Fat, total (g) 20,
chol. (mg) 29,
sat. fat (g) 8,
carb. (g) 4,
Monosaturated fat (g) 4,
Polyunsaturated fat (g) 1,
fiber (g) 1,
sugar (g) 2,
pro. (g) 19,
sodium (mg) 876,
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet