~ Happy April 2025 ~
May the month ahead be a good one for you
In previous years regular readers will know I usually start each month with facts about the coming month ahead. This year however, a break with tradition, which I hope you are enjoying because the first of each month will feature a lower carb recipe starting with the first letter of that particular month ... so here we go as it's now April and the fourth month of the year!
A is for ? can you guess ?
Yes, I am talking about asparagus !
Asparagus, these slender, green spears are a sign of spring in many regions.
Asparagus is a nutritious and tasty addition to any diet. It’s low in calories and a great source of nutrients, including fibre, folate and vitamins A, C and K. Additionally, eating asparagus has a number of potential health benefits, including weight loss, improved digestion, healthy pregnancy outcomes and lower blood pressure. Plus, it’s easy to prepare and makes a delicious addition to a number of recipes. Asparagus can be boiled, grilled, steamed, or roasted, and it serves as an excellent side dish or as an ingredient in salads.A recipe you may enjoy that features asparagus is
Asparagus Wrapped With Prosciutto
it makes a tasty snack or appetizer
Ingredients
serves four
16 slices of prosciutto
16 spears of asparagus
Drizzle of olive oil
Lemon zest, optional
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, optional
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400 F (200 C).
2. Carefully wrap each slice of prosciutto tightly around each asparagus spear (in a spiral).
3. Place on a baking tray (lined with parchment paper) drizzle with a little olive oil then bake for 10 minutes, flip carefully and bake for another 5-10 minutes until the prosciutto is crispy.
4. Transfer the asparagus to a serving platter, or individual plates.
5. Top with lemon zest and freshly grated Parmesan cheese, if using.
6. Serve immediately while hot.
All the best Jan
40 comments:
I have never liked asparagus, but I feel like I need to try it again. My sister has suddenly started to like it, so maybe I would too!
Jan today you have presented us with a simple, tasty and even low calorie recipe.
Just had some asparagus this last week. It was absolutely delicious. Prosciutto would be delicious with it.
That is an interesting way to cook asparagus.
I love how you're kicking off April with a fresh, healthy twist! Asparagus wrapped in prosciutto sounds delicious and easy to make. I’m sure it’ll be a great addition to any spring meal. Thanks for the recipe—I'll definitely give it a try.
Happy April to you Jan. Asparagus is the perfect veggie for April, and so delicious too.
...a great way to have asparagus!
I had asparagus tonight for dinner - laid them in a baking dish - sprayed olive oil on them and everything spices and baked. Will have to try the Prosciutto.
Gracias por la receta. Ten un lindo mes. Te mando un beso.
We have already had some fresh spring asparagus -Christine cmlk79.blogspot.com
Jan - you are making me hungry! Asparagus is one of my all-time favorite vegetables, which I have enjoyed my whole life. My Dad grew it in our garden - I have very fond childhood memories of the fat spears emerging from the spring ground!
That would be nice. I bought some asparagus to make soup.
You have just renewed my appetite for asparagus. Great idea to pair it with prosciutto.
Asparagus is very nice to taste in spring especially in hand roll. But they can be very stringy
I have tried and tried to like asparagus, but to no avail.
Happy April 1st {trying not to get caught out, but spotted a few little tricks online this morning}
Debbie
Asparagus wrapped with prosciutto is a great idea.
Have a nice month of April!
I love asparagus but not cooked with meat at all. I especially love canned asparagus. I know it is weird, but I like the softness.
I love asparagus. My partner does not. All the more for me.
Asparagus is an acquired taste.
God bless.
Well that looks delicious and it's one I shall definitely try. We only have asparagus occasionally, usually if Eleanor's coming for dinner as it's her favourite vegetable.
Happy April Jan. I like Asparagus a lot :-D
That looks delicious!
Hi Jan,
I love asparagus, how delicious it looks.
Thanks for sharing the recipe.
A happy month of April
Hugs and all the best
Happy April to you Jan! The asparagus looks yummy, one of my favorite veggies. Take care, enjoy your day!
I really like asparagus and this looks a very tasty way of enjoying it.
Asparagus is the quintessential spring dish, in my mind. The prosciutto wrapped spears look and sound delicious! Thank you, and Happy April days to you, Jan.
I love asparagus.
Happy April, Jan. I can't remember the last time I had asparagus.
I LOVE Asparagus!!!! :-)
Happy April, Jan! I'm not a fan of asparagus, but my husband loves it...especially wrapped in prosciutto!
My very favorite veggie! That looks delicious. I do something similar with bacon. Happy April, Jan!
Asparagus is a great vegetable; I love to eat it roasted with garlic and parmiggiano or cut in smaller pieces with pasta. In Germany we mainly eat white asparagus that it only available during certain months. The entire country goes into some kind of craziness then.
Thank you for the lovely recipe - Carola
We like asparagus here at my house.!!
Happy April to you!
Yum. We have them sitting in a Mason jar of clean water as I type and no kidding, before I sat down, our pup Bug ate one. She loves them. I might have told you this already. One spring we got to hit an asparagus farm. The asparagus were amazing. All the way down to the end of the veg. Soooo sooooo good. Unlike any I've had at the regular stores and markets. Happy Spring!
I have only steamed it or fried it in a pan with some oil or butter, hubby would probably like this recipe, Happy April to you!
Fresh local asparagus should be available soon. One of life’s great treats.
The veggie sounds really healthy and tasteful
But sadly never saw it in markets we visited nor in village I belonged dear Jan
Wishing you health peace and happiness
That looks delicious -- either as your veg or even as an appetizer!
Me encantan los espárragos, los verdes. Los como en tortilla, ensalada y varias formas más. Feliz mes de abril para ti.
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