These Asparagus Bundles are roasted with prosciutto and cheese! A delicious low carb and keto side dish, appetizer, or lunch recipe!
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Although this recipe only requires three simple ingredients, getting the right balance of the tender asparagus, slightly crispy prosciutto, and melted cheese can be a delicate one. If you have super skinny asparagus then you may be able to skip the pre-cooking stage. But as shown here, these are medium-thick stems and really benefited from part cooking before roasting. If I hadn't done that then the cheese would have fully escaped the bundle and the prosciutto would probably have burned before the asparagus was cooked through.
Oh and a quick note about the cheese. I used pepper jack – which I found to be a fantastic combination of flavors. However, I think my husband would have preferred something milder, like Swiss cheese or cheddar. So choose whatever you like – it's pretty hard to get it wrong!
How To Make Asparagus Bundles with Prosciutto and Cheese
Trim the “woody” stalks from the ends of the asparagus, and part-cook in boiling water for 5 minutes, or until the stems have just started to soften. Remove from the water and let cool slightly.
Place a slice of prosciutto on a board and lay a slice of cheese in the center. Then add four stalks of asparagus.
Wrap the prosciutto around the asparagus, and place it on a small baking sheet lined with a silicone mat (I use this quarter size pan). The silicone mat is important if you want to serve the bundles with any cheese that has melted out – and trust me – you do!
Repeat with the rest of the asparagus until you have four bundles. Season with black pepper.
Roast in a preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until done to your liking. Let cool for a few minutes then serve – making sure you get all the cheese!
This made a wonderful lunch for me and my husband the other day. But it could also serve four people as a wonderful side dish or appetizer. And the great news is, it can all be prepared in advance!
Low Carb Asparagus Bundles with Prosciutto and Cheese
These Asparagus Bundles are roasted with prosciutto and cheese! A delicious low carb and keto side dish, appetizer, or lunch recipe!
Ingredients
- 16 medium asparagus stems, approx 10 oz
- 4 slices prosciutto
- 4 slices cheese
- black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F.
- Trim the "woody" stalks from the ends of the asparagus, and part-cook in boiling water for 5 minutes, or until the stems have just started to soften. Remove from the water and let cool slightly.
- Place a slice of prosciutto on a board and lay a slice of cheese in the center. Then add four stalks of asparagus.
- Wrap the prosciutto around the asparagus, and place it on a small baking sheet lined with a silicone mat.
- Repeat with the rest of the asparagus until you have four bundles. Season with black pepper.
- Roast in a preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until done to your liking. Let cool for a few minutes then serve.
Notes
3g net carbs per serving of 2 bundles per person.
You could also serve this as an appetizer or side dish to serve 4 people.
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Nutrition Information
Yield 2 Serving Size 2 BundlesAmount Per Serving Calories 321Total Fat 25gSaturated Fat 14gCholesterol 69mgSodium 457mgCarbohydrates 6gNet Carbohydrates 3gFiber 3gSugar 3gProtein 19g
Carole Kearns
Saturday 20th of July 2019
Delightful!