Asparagus and Prosciutto Puff Pastry Spears
Description
The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity. With store-bought puff pastry sheets as your secret weapon, creating a sophisticated appetizer has never been easier. The flaky layers provide the perfect canvas for the star ingredients: fresh asparagus and thinly sliced prosciutto. They taste so good that your guests will be reaching for seconds.
Assembling these bites is a breeze. A slice of prosciutto serves as the savory embrace for a vibrant asparagus spear, creating a visual and flavorful masterpiece. A drizzle of olive oil and a dash of salt and black pepper add the finishing touches, ensuring each bite is a harmonious blend of richness and freshness.
So, the next time you want to impress your guests or indulge in a culinary delight, turn to my Asparagus Prosciutto Puff Pastry Spears. Easy, elegant, and utterly delicious – they're the perfect way to elevate any occasion.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Rinse the asparagus under cold water and cut the hard ends off.
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Place asparagus into a bowl with olive oil, salt and pepper and toss to coat.
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Unroll the puff pastry sheet and cut into 1/2 inch wide strips. The length will depend on the the length of the asparagus.
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Take a piece of prosciutto and wrap it around the asparagus spear and then take a strip of dough and wrap it around , leaving some free space in between.
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Place finished spears on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 400 degrees for 10 minutes or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
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Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 120kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8.67g14%
- Saturated Fat 1.61g9%
- Trans Fat 0.01g
- Cholesterol 14mg5%
- Sodium 461mg20%
- Potassium 188mg6%
- Total Carbohydrate 4.14g2%
- Dietary Fiber 0.3g2%
- Sugars 0.19g
- Protein 6.56g14%
- Vitamin A 53 IU
- Vitamin C 0.4 mg
- Calcium 4 mg
- Iron 0.58 mg
- Vitamin D 10 IU
- Vitamin E 0.87 mg
- Vitamin K 6.9 mcg
- Thiamin 0.16 mg
- Riboflavin 0.12 mg
- Niacin 2.36 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.14 mg
- Folate 10 mcg
- Vitamin B12 0.12 mcg
- Pantothenic Acid 0.26 mg
- Phosphorus 98 mg
- Magnesium 8 mg
- Zinc 0.62 mg
- Selenium 13 mcg
- Copper 0.09 mg
- Manganese 0.05 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Hi! I'm Chelsea,
I'm a food lover, health enthusiast, author, Pilates teacher and studio owner. I love to teach and manifest a deep love for Pilates and health and enjoy nothing more than helping others make their bodies become healthy and strong. My goal is to create simple, nutritious recipes that are easy to throw together using all the good stuff, but without sacrificing taste or the pleasure of eating, because life is all about finding balance, and nothing beats the satisfaction of eating something that tastes good which just also happens to be good for you!
Enjoy!
