Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus and Herbed Cream Cheese

Nothing says spring like the sweet taste of asparagus! Wrap it in prosciutto for a simple yet elegant side dish or appetizer. You can prepare the day before and refrigerate until ready to serve. To serve, arrange on a platter with some mixed nuts and complement them with your favorite cocktail.

This springtime vegetable is versatile, uniquely delicious and particularly nutritious at this time of year. Studies have shown that asparagus balances insulin making it a great choice for diabetes prevention. A unique mineral profile makes it an effective natural diuretic, which promotes detoxification and cleansing. Asparagus contains an abundance of folate that is essential in the early stages of pregnancy to prevent birth defects and aids in healthy nervous system development.

There are many health benefits to this wonderful super food! It is very tasty finely chopped into salads, grilled with mustard and drizzled with balsamic glaze, or roasted and topped with grated Parmesan.

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Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus and Herbed Cream Cheese

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Course

Appetizer

Cuisine

American

Balance Factor

-6

Prep Time

30 mins

Cook Time

3 mins

Serving Size

Servings

Servings MetricUS Imperial

Ingredients

• 12 spears fresh Ontario Asparagus
• 6 Tbsp garlic and herb cream cheese
• 6 slices prosciutto or ham

Course Appetizer Cuisine American Balance Factor -6 Prep Time 30 mins Cook Time 3 mins Serving Size Servings Servings MetricUS Imperial Ingredients 12 spears fresh Ontario Asparagus 6 Tbsp garlic and herb cream cheese 6 slices prosciutto or ham

Instructions

1. Wash and trim asparagus spears. Submerge in boiling water for approximately 3 minutes. Drain and then quickly place in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
2. Once drained place on a paper towel to absorb any remaining water. Lay Prosciutto or ham out on board and cut each piece lengthwise into two. Spread a 1/2 Tbsp of the herbed cream cheese onto ham and then place an asparagus spear at one end and begin to roll up around the asparagus to the end. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus and Herbed Cream Cheese

Amount Per Serving

Calories 52 Calories from Fat 36

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 4g 6%

Saturated Fat 2g 10%

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g

Monounsaturated Fat 1g

Cholesterol 14mg 5%

Sodium 199mg 8%

Potassium 44mg 1%

Total Carbohydrates 1g 0%

Dietary Fiber 0.3g 1%

Sugars 0.2g

Protein 3g 6%

Vitamin A 5%

Vitamin C 2%

Calcium 1%

Iron 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.