Asparagus and Prosciutto Bundles

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Asparagus and Prosciutto Bundles

Recipe By : Bon Appetit
Serving Size : 24 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Appetizers

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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48 thin asparagus spears
2 1/2 ozs goat cheese -- at room temperature
2 tbsps chopped fresh basil
1 tbsp pine nuts -- toasted and chopped
1 tbsp water
1 tbsp grated orange peel
2 ozs prosciutto -- cut 24 4x1" strips

Cut stalks from asparagus, leaving 2" long tips. Cook tips in a large pot of b
oiling salted water until just crisp-tender, about one minute. Drain. Transfe
r to paper towels; drain well. Blend goat cheese, basil, pine nuts, water and
orange peel in small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Spread scant 1 tsp fi
lling over each prosciutto strip. Arrange 2 asparagus tips atop filling at sho
rt end of prosciutto. Roll up prosciutto, enclosing base of asparagus. Press
to seal.

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Per serving: 23 Calories; 1g Fat (53% calories from fat); 2g Protein; 1g Carboh
ydrate; 5mg Cholesterol; 74mg Sodium

NOTES : Make this terrific cocktail party fare a day ahead.