Roasted Asparagus Wrapped in Ham (Video)

Roasted Asparagus Wrapped in Ham is a perfect low-carb appetizer; nibble on this while you’re watching sports or waiting for a holiday meal. 

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Asparagus is turning into a year-round vegetable, although it’s cheaper in the spring. But I’d splurge on it most any time of year for this Roasted Asparagus Wrapped in Ham for a special appetizer. I’ve seen recipes using asparagus paired with prosciutto or bacon, so I tried asparagus roasted with sliced ham and it was a winner!

The smoked and slightly browned ham paired wonderfully with the barely roasted asparagus, and this Roasted Asparagus Wrapped in Ham is something that would make a nice addition to a menu for any kind of holiday meal.

How to Make Roasted Asparagus Wrapped in Ham:

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1. I made this twice, and it’s definitely best with asparagus spears that are a bit thicker.
2. Cut off the woody ends of the asparagus, making the pieces all the same size.
3. For this recipe packaged ham (where the pieces are all the same size) will work best.
4. Roll a piece of ham around each asparagus spear, securing it with a toothpick.
5. Spray the baking sheet with non-stick spray or olive oil before you put the asparagus on.
6. I staggered the pieces on the baking sheet so it wouldn’t be too hard to turn them.
7. Roast the spears 8-10 minutes on the first side, until the ham is barely starting to get browned.
8. Then turn and roast 5-7 minutes more, until the asparagus is barely tender-crisp and the ham is lightly browned on both sides.
9. Serve hot.

More Recipe Ideas with Asparagus:

Chicken and Asparagus with Three Cheeses ~ Kalyn’s Kitchen
Smoked Paprika Roasted Asparagus ~ Cookin’ Canuck
Roasted Asparagus with Tahini-Peanut Dipping Sauce ~ Kalyn’s Kitchen
Roasted Asparagus with Manchego Cheese ~ The Perfect Pantry
Baked Eggs and Asparagus with Parmesan ~ Kalyn’s Kitchen

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Yield: 20 appetizers spears

Roasted Asparagus Wrapped in Ham

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 17 minutes

Total Time 37 minutes

Roasted Asparagus Wrapped in Ham is a delicious treat for a holiday nibble any time of year!

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400F/205C.
2. Spray a baking sheet with non-stick spray. (If you have two or more baking sheets, and room in the oven, you can cook all the wrapped asparagus at once.)
3. Trim the woody ends of asparagus spears, making all pieces the same size.
4. Roll a piece of ham around each piece 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 pieces so you’ll be able to turn them.
6. Roast asparagus for 8-10 minutes on the first side, or until the ham is lightly browned.
7. Turn asparagus pieces over and roast 5-7 minutes more on the second side, until asparagus is barely tender-crisp and ham is lightly browned on both sides.
8. Repeat with more asparagus pieces if you’re only using one baking sheet.
9. Serve hot, with mustard dipping sauce on the side if desired.

Notes

Packaged ham that’s cut into same-size pieces will work best for this recipe. Be sure to choose ham without added sugar if you want it to be low in carbs.

Recipe created by Kalyn.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

20

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 33Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 207mgCarbohydrates: 1gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 5g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated by the Recipe Plug-In I am using. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee 100% accuracy, since many variables affect those calculations.

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Low-Carb Diet / Low-Glycemic Diet / South Beach Diet Suggestions:
This Roasted Asparagus Wrapped in Ham is low-carb, Keto, low-glycemic, and original South Beach Diet friendly, and it’s also Paleo if you use ham that doesn’t have added sugar or honey.

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