PASTRAMI ASPARAGUS ROLL-UPS

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"When people first see this appetizer, they're often skeptical about the combination," notes Sharon Waller from Aromas, California. "But once they take that first bite, they're hooked!" The addictive treat is enhanced with a flavorful pesto sauce.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

24 fresh asparagus spears (about 1 pound), trimmed
1/2 cup prepared pesto
24 thin slices (1 pound ) provolone cheese
24 thin slices deli pastrami (3/4 pound)

Steps:

In a large skillet, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry., Spread 1 teaspoon of pesto over each slice of cheese. Top each with an asparagus spear; roll up tightly. Place each on a slice of pastrami; roll up tightly. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 328mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 9g protein.