WRAPPED ASPARAGUS

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A sophisticated blend of lemon, garlic, asparagus, delicate goat cheese and tasty Margherita® Prosciutto, make for a delicious appetizer, an attractive buffet item or a savory side dish.

Provided by Margherita Meats

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Margherita® Meats

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
16 medium fresh asparagus spears, each trimmed to 5 inches
8 thin slices Margherita® Deli Prosciutto
⅓ cup soft goat cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Combine lemon juice, olive oil and garlic in large bowl. Add asparagus; toss to coat. Place asparagus in baking pan.
  • Bake 8 minutes, or until crisp-tender. Let cool to room temperature (about 15 minutes).
  • Cut each prosciutto slice in half lengthwise. Spread each piece with about 1 teaspoon goat cheese. Wrap each slice in a spiral around each asparagus spear. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.6 calories, Carbohydrate 1.8 g, Cholesterol 18.9 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 340.5 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

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