Asparagus Prosciutto Bundles
Quick and easy yet dressy and good for company. The prosciutto wrapped around the asparagus gets crispy under the broiler and the tomato garlic dressing adds even more flavor.
Yield
4 servingsPrep
10 minCook
5 minReady
15 minLow in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Good source of fiber, Low Carb
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | pound |
asparagus
well rinsed and trimmed |
|
| 2 | ounces |
prosciutto
4 slices |
*
|
| ¼ | cup |
tomatoes
diced |
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
olive oil, extra-virgin
|
|
| 2 | teaspoons |
red wine vinegar
|
|
| 1 | clove |
garlic
optional |
|
| ¼ | teaspoon |
salt
|
|
| ¼ | teaspoon |
black pepper
fresh ground |
|
| ¼ | teaspoon |
thyme
fresh chopped or dried |
*
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 453.6 | g |
asparagus
well rinsed and trimmed |
|
| 57.8 | ml/g |
prosciutto
4 slices |
*
|
| 59 | ml |
tomatoes
diced |
|
| 15 | ml |
olive oil, extra-virgin
|
|
| 1E+1 | ml |
red wine vinegar
|
|
| 1 | clove |
garlic
optional |
|
| 1.3 | ml |
salt
|
|
| 1.3 | ml |
black pepper
fresh ground |
|
| 1.3 | ml |
thyme
fresh chopped or dried |
*
|
Directions
Boil a large pot of water for blanching. Preheat the broiler.
Prepare the dressing.
In a small bowl, combine the tomato, olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic salt, pepper and thyme. Set aside.
Once the water is boiling blanch the asparagus for 2 minutes then remove.
Arrange ¼ of the asparagus on top of each slice of prosciutto and carefully roll up.
Place seam side down on a baking sheet lightly sprayed with cooking spray.
Broil about 6 inches from the heat. Turning halfway through until the prosciutto is hot and crispy.
Serve the bundles of asparagus with ¼ each of the dressing spooned over the top.
