Wrapped Asparagus

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.

Original recipe makes 8 servings

Ingredients

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
1/3 cup soft goat cheese

  • PREP

    25 mins

  • COOK

    8 mins

  • READY IN

    40 mins

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. Bake 8 minutes, or until crisp-tender. Let cool to room temperature (about 15 minutes).
  3. 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

Calories: 85 kcal
Carbohydrates: 1.8 g
Cholesterol: 19 mg
Fat: 6.1 g
Fiber: 0.7 g
Protein: 6.3 g
Sodium: 341 mg