Appetizers

Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus with Feta

approx. 1.5 lbs asparagus, 3-4 portions

Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus with Feta

approx. 1.5 lbs asparagus, 3-4 portions

Prep time: 10 min

Cooking time: 10 min

Yield: approx. 1.5 lbs asparagus, 3-4 portions

Ingredients

36 thin asparagus spears6 slices prosciutto ¼ cup crumbled Feta cheese 1 tablespoon olive oilFreshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation

1.Preheat oven or grill to 400° Fahrenheit, and lightly grease a large baking pan with olive oil. 2.Cut or snap off the woody ends of the asparagus spears. 3.Wash and pat the asparagus dry. 4.Cut prosciutto lengthwise in half. 5.Pick-up three asparagus spears, and wrap them in one (half) slice of prosciutto, making sure to leave the asparagus heads exposed. 6.Place wrapped asparagus in a single layer on the baking pan and put in the oven or grill. 7.Bake at 400° Fahrenheit for 4-5 min, turning asparagus over midway. 8.Asparagus is ready when it’s still bright green, and when the prosciutto is crispy. 9.Remove from oven/grill, sprinkle with freshly ground pepper and Feta, and serve.