Prosciutto Tied Asparagus Recipe

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Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time10 Min
Ready In20 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Servings4Cuisine
CourseFeel
MethodSpeciality
VegetarianMain Ingredient
Interest Group, Healthy

Ingredients

 Prosciutto3 Ounce
 Thin asparagus1 Pound
 Extra virgin olive oil2 Tablespoon
 Lemon juice1 Teaspoon
 Salt To Taste
 Pepper To Taste

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 146 Calories from Fat 93

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 10 g15.8%

Saturated Fat 1.3 g6.7%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 15.2 mg5.1%

Sodium 496.2 mg20.7%

Total Carbohydrates 5 g1.5%

Dietary Fiber 2.4 g9.6%

Sugars 2.2 g

Protein 8 g15.6%

Vitamin A 17.2% Vitamin C 11.5%

Calcium 2.7% Iron 13.5%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Cut prosciutto slices lengthwise into two thin strips. Gather two to three asparagus spears and carefully tie prosciutto into a knot around asparagus bundle. Continue until all ingredients are used and place asparagus bundles on prepared baking sheet.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and lemon juice. Drizzle over asparagus. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Roast for 8 to 10 minutes.

Recipe excerpted from Semi-Homemade Fast Fix Family Favorites by Sandra Lee, host of Semi-Homemade Cooking on the Food Network. To purchase this book from Sandra Lee, please click here.
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