Low-Carb Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

A perfectly simple, healthy recipe, for low-carb prosciutto wrapped asparagus. It is the perfect dish to entertain guests this holiday season.

Scroll below to see how this low-carb recipe can be made with only 5 ingredients.

Low-Carb Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

Now who doesn’t love an easy and impressive recipe? Especially an impressive healthy recipe over the holiday season?

This dish will even please the most ardent carb-lover! No one will notice it is grain free, gluten free, and low-carb.

Prosciutto wrapped asparagus is the ideal dish to take to a party, you will have a low-carb option so you don’t feel left out. Other low-carb party platter options are:

• Kale pesto with Fat Head crackers
• Pepperoni bites
• Curried devilled eggs
• Fat Head sausage rolls
• Paleo calamari rings

Low-Carb Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus – in 4 easy steps

Low-carb prosciutto wrapped asparagus can be cooked in the oven or even on the barbecue for summer. Serve it as an appetiser, side dish, a light lunch or finger food.

A full platter would look beautiful to take to friends. And for a luxurious breakfast, dip in soft boiled eggs instead of toasted soldiers.

Many prosciutto wrapped asparagus recipes are difficult because you need to get the balance right between crisping the prosciutto and not overcooking the asparagus.

This simple recipe avoids any tricky problems by baking it under a cheese and ground almond mix. Any cheese will be suitable as long as it has a strong, yet gentle flavour.

Step 1 – Low-Carb Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus – Part cook asparagus

After preparing the asparagus, partly cook until soft, but a little crunch remains in the centre.

Step 2 – Low-Carb Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus – Assemble the asparagus

Place the asparagus on the prosciutto slice. Mix the cheese and almond flour/meal, ready to sprinkle over the asparagus.

Step 3 – Low-Carb Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus – Wrap the asparagus

With the parmesan and almond mix inside, roll up and place in a baking dish.

Step 4 – Low-Carb Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus – Cook

Sprinkle the remaining cheese mix over the top, bake as per recipe. These can be baked OR cooked on the BBQ in a baking dish covered with foil.

This is the easy step AND can be done in advance – they can be prepared, ready to cook once guests arrive OR cook them before guests arrive and haver a platter ready to go.

Get ready for Christmas and start planning your healthy low carb meals. Even party menus are included in this book. So start celebrating now and treat yourself to this beautiful keto celebration cookbook, available for instant download. Perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Wishing you all a very happy Thanksgiving, Christmas, and healthy new year.

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Low-carb prosciutto wrapped asparagus

Low-carb prosciutto wrapped asparagus - made with 5 ingredients and 4 easy steps. It can be cooked in the oven or on the bbq. Perfect healthy recipe for entertaining over the holiday season.

Course Appetiser, Dinner, Snacks, Vegetables

Cuisine Gluten Free, Grain free, LCHF, Low Carb, No Sugars, Wheat Free

Keyword Low-carb vegetables

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Servings 6

Calories 80 kcal

Ingredients

• 12 asparagus spears
• 6 slices thin prosciutto
• 4 tbsp almond meal/flour
• 4 tbsp parmesan grated/shredded
• 2 tbsp double/heavy cream

Metric grams - US measurements

Instructions

1. Remove the bottom inch from the asparagus spears then place into a large saucepan. Add enough boiling water to just cover the asparagus, bring to the boil for 2 minutes. You want the asparagus to remain slightly crunchy, but not raw, in the middle. Remove from the heat and drain.

2. Place each prosciutto slice on a chopping board and place 2 cooked asparagus spears diagonally on top.

3. Mix the parmesan and almond meal/flour in a small cup.
   

   Sprinkle a little of the parmesan/almond mixture across the asparagus, drizzle with a little cream, then roll up.

   Place each one in the baking dish. 

4. Sprinkle the remaining parmesan/almond mix over the top. 
   

   Bake at 180C/350F for 15 minutes, or until golden and the cheese has melted.

Nutrition Facts

Low-carb prosciutto wrapped asparagus

Amount Per Serving

Calories 80 Calories from Fat 53

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 5.9g 9%

Total Carbohydrates 2.8g 1%

Dietary Fiber 1.1g 4%

Sugars 0.8g

Protein 4.9g 10%

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