Prosciutto-wrapped Asparagus

13 min

8 servings

An Italian favourite. As an alternative to asparagus, try it with fresh green beans.

Ingredients

  • 24 asparagus spears
  • 12 thin slices prosciutto, halved lengthwise
  • 1 1⁄2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • pinch of Lemon Dilly Dip Mix
  • Sea Salt, to taste
  • Black Pepper, to taste

Preparation

  1. Trim asparagus ends and peel lower third with a Y-Peeler.
  2. Boil until tender-crisp. Drain, cool in a bowl of ice water for 2 minutes, drain again and pat dry with paper towel.
  3. Wrap each spear with prosciutto and arrange lengthwise on a serving tray.
  4. Combine oil, lemon juice, lemon zest and Lemon Dilly Dip Mix. Brush over asparagus with a basting brush.
  5. Season with Salt and Pepper and serve.

Nutritional Information

Per serving: Calories 50, Fat 3 g (Saturated 0.5 g, 0 0 g), Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 230 mg, Carbohydrate 3 g (Fiber 1 g, Sugars 1 g), Protein 3 g.