Asparagus Wrapped in Ham is a deal with for a low-carb appetizer to nibble on whilst you’re watching sports activities or ready for a vacation meal. 

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If you need a particular appetizer that’s a deal with but in addition low in carbs, this Asparagus Wrapped in Ham is one thing that’s all the time going to be successful. And asparagus is popping right into a year-round vegetable, even when it’s barely costlier throughout the winter.

The smoked and barely browned ham paired splendidly with the hardly roasted asparagus, and Asparagus Wrapped in Ham is one thing that’s going to be well-liked with all of the asparagus followers! And who doesn’t love the concept of a straightforward appetizer that solely has two elements!

Give this a try to see if it’s successful with the asparagus lovers in your life.

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What elements do you want?

• thick asparagus spears
• smoked ham, thinly sliced

What else are you able to wrap round asparagus?

I’ve seen recipes utilizing asparagus wrapped with prosciutto or bacon, in order that’s white impressed me to do that asparagus roasted with sliced ham! And I wouldn’t thoughts making an attempt it wrapped in thinly sliced corned beef both! And look within the feedback for different methods folks have experimented with this concept.

Need extra concepts for appetizers with Asparagus?

Try Asparagus with Tahini-Peanut Dipping Sauce for an additional enjoyable concept with asparagus that’s good to function an appetizer!

Find out how to Make Asparagus Wrapped in Ham:

(Scroll down for full recipe together with dietary data.)

1. I made this twice, and it’s positively finest with asparagus spears which might be a bit thicker.
2. Reduce off the woody ends of the asparagus, making the items all the identical dimension.
3. For this recipe packaged ham (the place the items are all the identical dimension) will work finest.
4. Roll a chunk of ham round every asparagus spear, securing it with a toothpick.
5. Spray the baking sheet with non-stick spray or olive oil earlier than you place the asparagus on.
6. I staggered the items on the baking sheet so it wouldn’t be too onerous to show them.
7. Roast the spears 8-10 minutes on the primary facet, till the ham is barely beginning to get browned.
8. Then flip and roast 5-7 minutes extra, till the asparagus is barely tender-crisp and the ham is evenly browned on each side.
9. Serve sizzling.

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Substances

• 1 lb. thick asparagus spears, woody ends trimmed
• 1 lb. smoked ham (see notes)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400F/205C.
2. Spray a baking sheet with non-stick spray. (You probably have two or extra baking sheets, and room within the oven, you may cook dinner all of the wrapped asparagus without delay.)
3. Trim the woody ends of asparagus spears, making all items the identical dimension.
4. Roll a chunk of ham round each bit of asparagus, securing with a toothpick inserted horizontally so the piece of asparagus will lay flat on the baking sheet.
5. Lay asparagus on the sprayed baking sheet, staggering the items so that you’ll be capable of flip them.
6. Roast asparagus for 8-10 minutes on the primary facet, or till the ham is evenly browned.
7. Flip asparagus items over and roast 5-7 minutes extra on the second facet, till asparagus is barely tender-crisp and ham is evenly browned on each side.
8. Repeat with extra asparagus items should you’re solely utilizing one baking sheet.
9. Serve sizzling, with mustard dipping sauce on the facet if desired.

Notes

Packaged ham that’s minimize into same-size items will work finest for this recipe. You’ll want to select ham with out added sugar if you need it to be low in carbs.

Recipe created by Kalyn.

Vitamin Data:

Yield:

20

Serving Dimension:

1

Quantity Per Serving:
Energy: 33Complete Fats: 1gSaturated Fats: 0gUnsaturated Fats: 0gLdl cholesterol: 5mgSodium: 207mgCarbohydrates: 1gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 5g

Vitamin data is robotically calculated by the Recipe Plug-In I’m utilizing. I’m not a nutritionist and can’t assure 100% accuracy, since many variables have an effect on these calculations.

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Low-Carb Weight loss plan / Low-Glycemic Weight loss plan / South Seaside Weight loss plan Solutions:
Asparagus Wrapped in Ham is low-carb, Keto, low-glycemic, and unique South Seaside Weight loss plan pleasant, and it’s additionally Paleo should you use ham that doesn’t have added sugar or honey.

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Historic Notes for this Recipe:
Asparagus Wrapped in Ham was posted in 2010 and I’ve made it so many occasions since then! The recipe was final up to date with extra data in 2022.

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