Asparagus with Prosciutto & Chevre, recipes Recipe
Ingredients
- 12 asparagus spears- thickness of a pen is best; 4″ (10cm) tips only
- 1/2 box (2.5oz, 75gr) soft chevre (goat cheese) (the little cartons of creamy goat cheese, 5oz (150gr) Chavrie in the U.S., Chevraux in Europe)
- 1 tbs snipped fresh basil
- 1 tbs snipped fresh chives
- 3 thin slices of dry-cured ham, Prosciutto, Serrano, Bayonne
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 109g | |
| Calories 22 | |
| Calories from Fat 1 | 5% |
| Total Fat 0.14g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.04g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 226mg | 6% |
| Total Carbs 4.33g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.4g | 8% |
| Sugars 2.04g | 1% |
| Protein 2.4g | 4% |
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