Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus
Tender asparagus spears wrapped in salty prosciutto and roasted until crisp at the edges.
22 min total · Easy · Makes 4 servings
Nutrition per serving
Serving size: 1 serving (about 145 g)
Estimated nutrition per serving. Values are approximate and vary with ingredients, brands, quantities and preparation. Net carbs = total carbs minus fiber minus erythritol. Other sugar alcohols are not subtracted. This is a labeling convention, not a measure of your blood sugar or insulin response.
4 servings: 8.8 g net carbs and 496 calories for the whole recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb asparagus spears
- 4 oz thin slices prosciutto
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- salt and black pepper, to taste
Contains processed meat (prosciutto). Enjoy in moderation, depending on your goals.
Steps
- 1
Heat the oven to 425°F. Trim the asparagus.
- 2
Wrap a strip of prosciutto around each bundle of 2 or 3 spears and set on a sheet pan.
- 3
Drizzle with the oil and season lightly with pepper.
- 4
Roast until the prosciutto is crisp and the asparagus is tender.
- 5
Finish with the lemon zest.
Tips
- Prosciutto is salty, so skip added salt.
- Thin spears cook faster than thick ones.
Nutrition per serving
Serving size: 1 serving (about 145 g)
| Calories | 124 |
| Protein | 9.8 g |
| Fat | 8.1 g |
| Total carbs | 4.6 g |
| Fiber | 2.4 g |
| Net carbs | 2.2 g |
| Sodium | 620 mg |
| Saturated fat | 2.2 g |
Estimated nutrition per serving. Values are approximate and vary with ingredients, brands, quantities and preparation. Net carbs = total carbs minus fiber minus erythritol. Other sugar alcohols are not subtracted. This is a labeling convention, not a measure of your blood sugar or insulin response. Sodium counts the ingredients listed, not salt added to taste.
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