PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS

27.09.2008 | Author: Cook | Posted in Asparagus
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PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS


Servings: 4
Ingredients: 

  • 20    Stalks of asparagus
    • 

  • 4    Thin slices of prosciutto
    • 

  • -- fat removed
    • 

  • 4    Pats unsalted butter
    • 

  • Freshly ground pepper
    • 

  • 1/2 c  Grated Reggiano Parmesan
    • 

  • --(freshly grated)
    • 

  • 1    Lemon; quartered
    •

Cut off tough ends of asparagus; cover asparagus with water in a
skillet; bring to a boil and cook until tender but still firm (3-4
minutes). Drain well. Divide asparagus into 4 bundles of 3 stalks each;
wrap prosciutto slice around center of bundle. Place the 4 bundles into
oven-proof dish; dot with butter; season with pepper, and sprinkle with
parmesan cheese. Place in the oven to brown the cheese (4-5 minutes).
Serve with lemon wedge. Serves 4

Nutritional information per serving: Protein: 8 grams; Carbohydrates: 4
grams; Fat: 8 grams (saturated=5 grams) ; Calories: 113; Sodium: 385 mg;
Cholesterol: 22 mg. Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 1 High Fat Meat

Copyright Whole Foods Market, 1995, wfm@wholefoods.com
(http://www.wholefoods.com/wf.html)
Reprinted with permission from Whole Foods Market
Meal-Master compatible format courtesy of Karen Mintzias

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