Prosciutto Almond Asparagus

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 114.8
  • Total Fat: 6.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 6.7 mg
  • Sodium: 246.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 11.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.1 g
  • Protein: 5.9 g

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Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    1 TBS olive oil
    2 oz prosciutto cut crosswise into strips
    1/3 c (40 g) sliced almonds
    3/4 c (180 ml) fresh orange juice
    3 TBS red wine vinegar
    1 tsp corn starch
    2 lbs fresh asparagus
    salt
    pepper
    orange zest

Directions

Preheat a 10-12 inch omelette pan over medium heat until rim is hot to touch
Add oil & wait 1 minute then add prosciutto and cook stirring often until browned (about 4 min). Remove from pan and drain on paper towels
Add almonds to pan, stir until golden (2-3 min). Remove from pan and drain on paper towels. Discard oil from pan
In a small bowl mis OJ, vinegar, cornstarch, grated orange zest until smooth. Pour into pan. Increase heat to high and cook stirring often until sauce is bubbly (1 min) Pour into serving gown and keep hot.
Rinse pan, place asparagus in pan; add 1/2 c water. Cover & bring to boil (about 7 min) stirring halfway through cooking. Drain and place on a platter. Pour orange sauce over asparagus; top with prosciutto and almonds; season with salt and pepper to taste

Serving Size: Makes 6 servings

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LADERAGAL.