Chilled Asparagus with Prosciutto and Lemon
Chilled asparagus spears are wrapped in salty, paper-thin prosciutto and brightened with a splash of lemon juice and fragrant zest. The contrast of crisp-tender greens and silky cured meat makes this dish refreshing yet satisfying. Serve Chilled Asparagus with Prosciutto and Lemon as a refined appetizer or a light side for spring lunches, brunches, or elegant dinners.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chilled Asparagus with Prosciutto and Lemon, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 42
- Heart Health
- 75
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil.
- 2
Cook asparagus in the boiling water until tender but still crisp, about 4 minutes.
- 3
Quickly drain the asparagus and plunge it into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking and keep the bright green color.
- 4
Drain again and pat dry with paper towels.
- 5
Separate the asparagus into 5 small bundles and wrap each bundle with a prosciutto slice.
- 6
Sprinkle each bundle with lemon juice and zest.
- Calories 44.53 kcal Low Source 2%
- Protein 3.52 g Low Source 7%
- Carbohydrate 4.33 g 2%
- Total Fat 1.84 g Low Source 2%
- Saturated Fat 0.86 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 5.27 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 97.8 mg Low Source 4%
- Dietary Fiber 2.15 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 2.06 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 26.57 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 2.08 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 187.35 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 34.82 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 7.57 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
About This Recipe
Chilled Asparagus with Prosciutto and Lemon is made with 4 ingredients and serves 5. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Asparagus, Dried Lemon Peel, Lemon Juice, and Prosciutto. Each serving provides about 44.53 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chilled Asparagus with Prosciutto and Lemon made of?
- The main ingredients are Asparagus, Dried Lemon Peel, Lemon Juice, Prosciutto. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chilled Asparagus with Prosciutto and Lemon?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 44.53 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chilled Asparagus with Prosciutto and Lemon easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Chilled Asparagus with Prosciutto and Lemon healthy?
- Chilled Asparagus with Prosciutto and Lemon has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 44.53 calories and 3.52 g of protein, or 7% of the Daily Value. It contains Citrus, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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