Best Asparagus Wrapped Prosciutto Recipes

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ASPARAGUS WRAPPED IN CRISP PROSCIUTTO



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Extremely easy and elegant appetizer. Asparagus spears are wrapped in a sheath of prosciutto, then baked until crispy. A great dish to make ahead, and bake just before serving.

Provided by Teresa Haider

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Pork

Time 20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 tablespoon olive oil
16 spears fresh asparagus, trimmed
16 slices prosciutto

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, and coat with olive oil.
  • Wrap one slice of prosciutto around each asparagus spear, starting at the bottom, and spiraling up to the tip. Place the wrapped spears on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 5 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove, and shake the pan back and forth to roll the spears over. Return to the oven for another 5 minutes, or until asparagus is tender, and prosciutto is crisp. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63.8 calories, Carbohydrate 0.6 g, Cholesterol 12.6 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 278.6 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WRAPPED IN PROSCIUTTO



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound asparagus (about 19 stalks), trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 to 8 paper-thin slices prosciutto, halved lengthwise

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Snap the dry stem ends off of each asparagus and place on a heavy baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss. Roast until the asparagus is tender, about 15 minutes. Cool completely.
  • Wrap each asparagus with 1 piece (about 1/2 a slice) of prosciutto, exposing tips. Arrange on a platter and serve at room temperature.

PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED ASPARAGUS



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My husband taught me this elegant yet easy side dish! Always a hit at the holidays, and dresses up every day chicken.

Provided by Trish

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus     Baked

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 3

½ pound prosciutto, sliced
½ (8 ounce) package Neufchatel cheese, softened
12 spears fresh asparagus, trimmed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Spread prosciutto slices with Neufchatel cheese. Wrap slices around 2 or 3 asparagus spears. Arrange wrapped spears in a single layer on a medium baking sheet.
  • Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until asparagus is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.9 calories, Carbohydrate 2.7 g, Cholesterol 71.2 mg, Fat 24.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 14.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 1210.1 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED ASPARAGUS WITH CHEESE



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I was looking for a different way to serve one of my favorite vegetables and this is it! Provolone cheese provides a mild flavor, but if you'd like a stronger flavor, use smoked Cheddar cheese.

Provided by clarkie24

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus

Time 25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

60 asparagus spears, woody bases removed
salt and ground black pepper to taste
12 slices provolone cheese
12 slices prosciutto
toothpicks

Steps:

  • Fill a large bowl with ice and cold water. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add asparagus and briefly cook uncovered until just beginning to soften, about 1 minute. Drain in a colander and immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes to stop the cooking process. Drain and season with salt and pepper.
  • Bunch the spears into groups of 5. Place a slice of provolone cheese over the top of each bunch. Wrap a slice of prosciutto, starting at the base of the spears, around the spear-cheese package and secure with a toothpick.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Place each wrapped asparagus bunch on the grill.
  • Grill until prosciutto is crispy and cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.6 calories, Carbohydrate 3.7 g, Cholesterol 32.2 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 11.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 541.1 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

GRILLED PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED ASPARAGUS



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Provided by Food Network

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

24 spears fresh asparagus about 1½ lbs. (*See Cook's Note)
Drizzle olive oil
Drizzle balsamic vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
24 slices prosciutto
12 - 6 inch bamboo skewers soaked in cold water for 1 hour
Tony Roma's BBQ Baby Back Ribs

Steps:

  • Trim the ends off of the asparagus spears and place in a large bowl or pan and cover with cold water and let stand for 1 hour. This will allow the asparagus to absorb a little moisture and stay crisp & moist when grilling. Drain asparagus. Drizzle asparagus with a little olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Not too much just a little, add minced garlic and season to taste with freshly ground black pepper. Gently mix to evenly coat the asparagus. Lay a slice of prosciutto vertically (short end at the bottom) on a flat work surface. Place one seasoned asparagus spear across the middle of the prosciutto at the bottom end and roll up the asparagus tightly in the prosciutto. Repeat with remaining asparagus. Line up 4 prosciutto wrapped asparagus spears.
  • Skewer the 4 spears together, 2 skewers per group of 4 wrapped asparagus.
  • This will make it easier to grill the asparagus. Repeat until you have 6 skewers of 4. They end up looking like little rafts of prosciutto wrapped asparagus.
  • Preheat grill to medium high 450-550° F. Cook asparagus until tender and prosciutto crisps, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  • Remove from grill, drizzle with a little extra olive oil and balsamic vinegar and serve immediately with grilled Tony Roma's BBQ Baby Back Ribs.

PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED ROASTED ASPARAGUS



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Asparagus doesn't need any help in my opinion, but a little prosciutto and lemon juice are wonderful little touches.

Provided by JSHutchings

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus     Baked

Time 35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

olive oil cooking spray
1 pound fresh asparagus
¼ pound prosciutto
toothpicks
1 lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Bend asparagus spears and snap off tough ends. Wrap 3 to 4 spears with a slice of prosciutto and secure with a toothpick. Place bundles in the prepared baking dish. Drizzle some lemon juice and olive oil over the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until asparagus is crisp-tender, 18 to 20 minutes. Turn on the broiler and broil until prosciutto is crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Drizzle with more lemon juice after broiling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75.5 calories, Carbohydrate 1.8 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 220.4 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED PORK TENDERLOIN, PEACH CHUTNEY AND ASPARAGUS



Prosciutto-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin, Peach Chutney and Asparagus image

Provided by Anne Burrell

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Kosher salt
One 1-pound pork tenderloin
4 thin slices prosciutto
Olive oil
Two 1/4-inch-thick slices pancetta, diced
1/2 shallot, minced
Kosher salt
1/4 cup bourbon
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
2 peaches, peeled, pitted and cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 stick cinnamon
Thyme bundle
Olive oil, if needed
1 bunch asparagus, stems removed and discarded

Steps:

  • For the pork: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Sprinkle salt on the pork, then wrap the pork in the prosciutto and secure with toothpicks. Coat a large saute pan with oil and heat over high heat. Sear the pork on all sides, then transfer to a quarter sheet tray and roast for 8 to 10 minutes, turning the pork halfway through cooking. Reserve the saute pan with the drippings for a later use.
  • For the chutney: Heat a large, straight-sided saute pan over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook to render the fat. Add in the shallots and season with salt, and cook until soft and aromatic, 6 minutes. Add in the bourbon, brown sugar, vinegar, mustard, peaches, cinnamon, thyme bundle and some salt, and stir to combine. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Simmer, stirring the peaches frequently until the liquid evaporates and the peaches are a chutney-like consistency, 10 minutes. Check to make sure the peaches are cooked through. Remove and discard the thyme bundle and cinnamon stick. Blend with an immersion blender if needed to achieve the correct consistency.
  • For the asparagus: Return the reserved saute pan to the stove, add some oil if needed. Add the asparagus to the pan and saute until tender.
  • Slice the tenderloin on the bias and serve with the peach chutney and asparagus.

PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS SPEARS



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Categories     Cheese     Mustard     Vegetable     Appetizer     Cocktail Party     Easter     Wedding     Condiment     Ham     Asparagus     Spring     Shower     Prosciutto     Party     Boil     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 30 hors d'oeuvres—and count on at least 3 per person!

Number Of Ingredients 4

30 medium-thin asparagus stalks
4 ounces peppered Boursin cheese, softened
1/4 pound thinly sliced prosciutto
1/4 cup honey mustard

Steps:

  • Trim the asparagus stalks so that the spears are 5 inches long. In a deep skillet bring 1 1/2 inches salted water to a boil and cook the asparagus until they are crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. In a colander drain the asparagus and rinse under cold water. Drain the asparagus well on paper towels.
  • In a bowl mash the Boursin with a fork until it is smooth. Cut 1 slice of prosciutto lengthwise into 1-inch strips and spread each strip with about 1/2 teaspoon Boursin. Spread about 1/4 teaspoon mustard over the Boursin and wrap each strip in a spiral around an asparagus spear, trimming any excess. Make more hors d'oeuvres with the remaining prosciutto, Boursin, mustard, and asparagus spears in the same manner.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS BUNDLES WRAPPED IN PROSCIUTTO WITH SEASONED BREAD CRUMBS



Roasted Asparagus Bundles wrapped in Prosciutto with Seasoned Bread Crumbs image

Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Unsalted butter, for baking dish
1 large bunch asparagus, about 1 1/2 pounds, trimmed to even lengths and blanched for 4 minutes in boiling, salted water
Gray salt and freshly ground pepper
Seasoned bread crumbs, recipe follows
8 thin slices prosciutto
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Butter a shallow baking dish that is long enough to hold the asparagus. Season the asparagus with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Divide the asparagus into 8 equal bundles. Arrange 2 slices of the prosciutto on a work surface so they slightly overlap each other. Place an asparagus bundle on top and roll up carefully in the prosciutto. Arrange in the prepared baking dish. Flatten the top of each bundle slightly and sprinkle with 1/4 of the seasoned bread crumbs. Drizzle with the olive oil.
  • Roast in the oven until heated through and crisp, about 10 minutes. Serve at once on a platter with the sliced ham.
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup fine dried bread crumbs
  • Pinch gray salt
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan
  • To make the seasoned bread crumbs, heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Tilt the pan and then add the minced garlic and saute briefly until pale gold. Add the bread crumbs, season with salt and pepper, and lower the heat to medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the bread crumbs are toasted, about 3 minutes. Pour into a small bowl and add the parsley, lemon zest, and Parmesan. Toss well. (The crumbs keep, tightly sealed and refrigerated, for several days.)

LEMON-GARLIC-HERB CHICKEN WITH GRILLED PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED ASPARAGUS AND PESTO 3 BEAN SALAD



Lemon-Garlic-Herb Chicken with Grilled Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus and Pesto 3 Bean Salad image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

5 cloves garlic, peeled
Salt
1/4 to 1/3 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 lemons, zested
1 teaspoon fennel seed
5 to 6 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves stripped and finely chopped
3 to 4 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves stripped and finely chopped
A handful flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
1/2 to 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
Black pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 pound asparagus spears
8 slices prosciutto
1 cup basil leaves, about 20 leaves
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, 5 to 6 stems stripped of their leaves
A handful pine nuts, 3 to 4 tablespoons, lightly toasted and cooled
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed
1 (15-ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed

Steps:

  • Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high.
  • Fill a small skillet with about 1-inch water and bring to a boil.
  • Grate the garlic onto acutting board and add a couple teaspoons salt, mash into paste with the flat of your knife.
  • Add salt to boiling water and cook green beans 1 minute then drain and cool under cold running water then reserve.
  • Reserve 1/5 of the pasted garlic, about 1 clove and add the rest to a shallow dish. To the garlic, add the lemon zest, fennel seed, chopped thyme, rosemary, parsley and about 1/4 to 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil and some black pepper. Stir with a fork to combine then add chicken pieces and coat evenly. Grill chicken 12 to 15 minutes until juices run clear.
  • Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil.
  • Trim asparagus of tough ends. Add salt and the asparagus to the water and blanch for 2 minutes. Remove from the water and place into an ice water bath to cool. Once cooled, pat dry with paper towels, drizzle with a touch of extra-virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Divide the asparagus into 4 piles and roll 2 layered slices of prosciutto around each pile to form bundles. Grill 7 to 8 minutes until prosciutto is crisp and spears are tender.
  • Place basil and mint leaves in a food processor with the nuts. Add some salt and pepper and turn processor on. Stream in about 1/4 to 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil to form a thick pasty sauce. Transfer the sauce to a bowl. Stir in the reserved garlic paste and the grated cheese. Add the cooled green beans and the canned beans to the bowl and stir to combine. Adjust seasoning.
  • Remove chicken from the grill and squeeze the juice of 1 of the zested lemons down over the meat while still hot.
  • Serve 1 piece each chicken breast and thigh with an asparagus bundle and some bean salad alongside.

PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS



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Make and share this Prosciutto-wrapped Asparagus recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Nimz_

Categories     Vegetable

Time 21m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

16 asparagus spears, trimmed,bottom half of stems peeled
8 slices prosciutto, large,cut in half crosswise
3 tablespoons olive oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the asparagus, and cook for 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Drain, and when the asparagus is cool enough to handle, wrap each spear with a slice of prosciutto.
  • Brush the spears with oil, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Set the grill on medium heat, and cook the asparagus for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until the prosciutto is marked.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.7, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 8.6, Carbohydrate 2.5, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 0.8, Protein 1.4

ASPARAGUS WRAPPED IN PROSCIUTTO WITH BEURRE BLANC



Asparagus Wrapped in Prosciutto with Beurre Blanc image

Provided by Kelsey Nixon

Time 30m

Yield Yield: 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 shallots, finely diced
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Beurre Blanc Variations, recipes follow

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Remove the woody ends of the asparagus spears trimming the spears to the same length.
  • Bundle 3 asparagus stalks together and wrap each grouping with one slice of prosciutto, leaving the tips exposed. Drizzle the bundles with olive oil.
  • Roast the bundles for 10 minutes, or until the asparagus ends and the prosciutto slices are crisp.
  • Drizzle each prosciutto-wrapped asparagus bundle with the prepared beurre blanc and serve.
  • Bring the shallots, vinegar, and wine to a boil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan until the liquid is reduced to 2 tablespoons, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the cream, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil for 1 minute. Reduce the heat to low and whisk in a few tablespoons butter. Continue to whisk and add a few pieces at a time of the remaining butter. Wait until each addition is incorporated before adding more butter. The sauce should remain warm, but never hot or the sauce will break.
  • Remove the sauce from the heat and season with salt, and pepper, to taste. If desired, strain the sauce through a sieve to remove the shallot. Discard the shallot. Serve the sauce immediately.
  • Beurre Rouge: Replace the white wine in the original recipe with red wine and the white wine vinegar with red wine vinegar.
  • Beurre Citron: Replace the vinegar and wine in the original recipe with 1/4 cup citrus (lemon, lime, and/or orange) juice and add 1 teaspoon citrus zest.
  • Lime-Ginger: Replace the vinegar in the original recipe with an equal amount of lime juice and add 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger.
  • Saffron: Add a pinch saffron threads to the reduction.

GRILLED ASPARAGUS WRAPPED IN PROSCIUTTO



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If you have never tried grilled asparagus, you are really missing out on an easy and Delish way to eat asparagus! Please note: this is an adopted recipe and I hope to make it soonest. If you make it before I do, I would appreciate feedback, Thanks ! ZWT REGION: Italy.

Provided by kiwidutch

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb asparagus, trimmed
16 slices prosciutto (good quality)
olive oil (EVOO)
kosher salt
fresh cracked pepper
1/4 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese

Steps:

  • Heat grill to medium high.
  • Toss trimmed fresh asparagus with Olive oil and salt and pepper.
  • Place asparagus on grill, turning occasional, until they are becoming charred, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Remove from grill and wrap each spear with prosciutto, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve. Also great served chilled as an appetizer.

ASPARAGUS WRAPPED WITH PROSCIUTTO



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Provided by George Duran

Categories     appetizer

Time 23m

Yield 4 appetizer servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup balsamic vinegar
Salt
12 asparagus spears
12 thin slices prosciutto
Extra-virgin olive oil, to serve
Freshly ground black pepper
Fleur de sel

Steps:

  • Pour the vinegar into a small pot and bring it to a boil over high heat. Turn the heat to medium low and reduce the vinegar by about 1/4, or until it is thick. Let cool.
  • Put a pot of salted water over high heat. Trim the asparagus spears to that they are all the same length. Peel the bottom half of the spears with a vegetable peeler. Tie the asparagus together into a bundle using kitchen string. When the water is boiling, lower the asparagus into the pot and cook until just tender, about 3 minutes. Plunge the asparagus into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. When it is completely cold, remove the spears and lay them out onto a rack to dry.
  • Roll a slice of prosciutto around each asparagus spear. Arrange them on a platter and drizzle over some olive oil. Sprinkle with some pepper and salt. Finally, dribble on some of the reduced balsamic vinegar. Serve immediately.

GRILLED ASPARAGUS WRAPPED IN PROSCIUTTO WITH SHAVED PECORINO ROMANO CHEESE



Grilled Asparagus Wrapped in Prosciutto with Shaved Pecorino Romano Cheese image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     appetizer

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon capers
1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
Freshly ground black pepper
12 medium asparagus spears, tough end removed
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
12 thin slices prosciutto
12 thinly shaved pieces of Pecorino Romano cheese

Steps:

  • Whisk together the lemon juice and olive oil in a small bowl. Add the capers and parsley and season with black pepper. Preheat grill. Grill the asparagus, braised with olive oil. Toss the asparagus with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Wrap a piece of prosciutto around each spear and place on a platter. Drizzle with lemoncaper vinaigrette and top with the cheese.

PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED ASPARAGUS BUNDLES



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This is a fantastic and simple way to prepare asparagus! I don't think I will ever go back to just plain steamed asparagus. Prociutto is expensive, but this recipe doesn't use very much. And its TOTALLY worth the expense. This could be a fantastic first course or a side dish

Provided by Aimchick

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb asparagus spear, washed and dried
5 slices prosciutto, di parma sliced paper thin
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon juice
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • Line a baking sheet will aluminum foil and coat with cooking spray.
  • In a dish, coat asparagus with olive oil, lemon juice salt and pepper.
  • Cut each slice of prociutto in half lengthwise.
  • Gather bunches of 5 asparagus (if they are the small ones, other wise use 3 at a time) spears and wrap them in the prociutto and place on the baking sheet.
  • Bake at 375 for 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 35.2, Fat 1.4, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 15.9, Carbohydrate 4.8, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 1.5, Protein 2.7

LEMON-GARLIC-HERB CHICKEN WITH GRILLED PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED ASPARAGUS AND PESTO 3 BEAN SALAD



LEMON-GARLIC-HERB CHICKEN WITH GRILLED PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED ASPARAGUS AND PESTO 3 BEAN SALAD image

Categories     Chicken     Quick & Easy     Backyard BBQ     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

5 cloves garlic, peeled
Salt
1/4 to 1/3 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 lemons, zested
1 teaspoon fennel seed
5 to 6 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves stripped and finely chopped
3 to 4 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves stripped and finely chopped
A handful flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
1/2 to 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
Black pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 pound asparagus spears
8 slices prosciutto
1 cup basil leaves, about 20 leaves
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, 5 to 6 stems stripped of their leaves
A handful pine nuts, 3 to 4 tablespoons, lightly toasted and cooled
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed
1 (15-ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed

Steps:

  • Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high. Fill a small skillet with about 1-inch water and bring to a boil. Grate the garlic onto acutting board and add a couple teaspoons salt, mash into paste with the flat of your knife. Add salt to boiling water and cook green beans 1 minute then drain and cool under cold running water then reserve. Reserve 1/5 of the pasted garlic, about 1 clove and add the rest to a shallow dish. To the garlic, add the lemon zest, fennel seed, chopped thyme, rosemary, parsley and about 1/4 to 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil and some black pepper. Stir with a fork to combine then add chicken pieces and coat evenly. Grill chicken 12 to 15 minutes until juices run clear. Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Trim asparagus of tough ends. Add salt and the asparagus to the water and blanch for 2 minutes. Remove from the water and place into an ice water bath to cool. Once cooled, pat dry with paper towels, drizzle with a touch of extra-virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Divide the asparagus into 4 piles and roll 2 layered slices of prosciutto around each pile to form bundles. Grill 7 to 8 minutes until prosciutto is crisp and spears are tender. Place basil and mint leaves in a food processor with the nuts. Add some salt and pepper and turn processor on. Stream in about 1/4 to 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil to form a thick pasty sauce. Transfer the sauce to a bowl. Stir in the reserved garlic paste and the grated cheese. Add the cooled green beans and the canned beans to the bowl and stir to combine. Adjust seasoning. Remove chicken from the grill and squeeze the juice of 1 of the zested lemons down over the meat while still hot. Serve 1 piece each chicken breast and thigh with an asparagus bundle and some bean salad alongside.

PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS AND MOZZARELLA PARCELS



Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus and Mozzarella Parcels image

Delectable hors d'oeuvre.

Provided by Laka kuharica - Easy Cook

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Pork

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

16 asparagus spears, trimmed
4 slices mozzarella cheese, halved
4 thin slices prosciutto
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Fill a large bowl with cold water. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add asparagus and cook uncovered until blanched, about 2 minutes. Drain in a colander and immediately refresh in cold water for several minutes to stop the cooking process. Drain.
  • Place 2 asparagus spears side by side and top with 2 half-slices of mozzarella cheese. Top cheese with 2 more asparagus spears. Wrap bundle in a slice of prosciutto so mozzarella cheese is tightly encased. Repeat with remaining asparagus, mozzarella cheese, and prosciutto to create 4 parcels.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Carefully fry parcels in the hot oil until prosciutto has crisped and mozzarella cheese oozes, about 5 minutes per side. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.8 calories, Carbohydrate 3.9 g, Cholesterol 24.2 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 9.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 351.1 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

ROASTED PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS



Roasted Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus image

My husband clipped this recipe from a magazine about 7 years ago, which is something he had never done before. When he brought it home, I agreed to make it for him, and it was great. Since then, I have served it as a first course at many holiday meals. You can also serve it as an hors d'oeuvres.

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

24 medium asparagus spears (about 1-1/2 lbs.)
1/4 cup boiling water
1/2 lb imported prosciutto (12 slices)
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Trim asparagus evenly. Cut each slice of prosciutto in half lengthwise.
  • Place asparagus and boiling water in a large roasting pan and cover tightly with foil.
  • Stream asparagus for about 10 to 15 minutes, until tender. Remove asparagus and dry on paper towels. Drain water from roasting pan and dry.
  • On a sheet of waxed paper, lay 1 strip of prosciutto. Sprinkle with about 1 t. Parmesan cheese. Place one asparagus spear at 1 end and roll up, slightly overlapping proscuitto as your roll, and covering most of the spear. Repeat with remaining asparagus, prosciutto, and Parmesan cheese.
  • Place wrapped asparagus in roasting pan and roast for about 10 minutes, until prosciutto just begins to brown.

PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS WITH MINT DRESSING



Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus with Mint Dressing image

Categories     Appetizer     Side     Low Fat     Quick & Easy     Mint     Asparagus     Spring     Healthy     Prosciutto     Boil     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb thin asparagus, tough ends trimmed
2 thin slices prosciutto (1 oz total), halved crosswise
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves
1 garlic clove, smashed and peeled
2 tablespoons fat-free chicken broth
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Peel asparagus with a vegetable peeler starting 2 inches from tips, then cook in a large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain in a colander, then transfer to a bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking. Drain and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Divide asparagus among 4 plates and wrap each pile with a slice of prosciutto to form a bundle.
  • Blend together mint, garlic, broth, oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a blender, scraping down sides frequently, until smooth. Drizzle dressing over asparagus.

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