Spargel in Schinken (White Asparagus Wrapped in Ham) Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Spargel in Schinken (White Asparagus Wrapped in Ham) Recipe). A very simple yet delicious way to wrap freshly cooked white asparagus in ham slices. You need as many ham slices as asparagus spears. This dish is traditionally served with new potatoes.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Spargel in Schinken (White Asparagus Wrapped in Ham) Recipe

Ingredients

2 ¼ pounds white asparagus

salt to taste

¼ cup butter

divided

1 pinch white sugar

7 ounces sliced ham

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Peel asparagus spears from top to bottom with a vegetable peeler starting below the tips. Cut off woody ends with a knife.

Step 2

Place asparagus spears in a large wide saucepan and pour in enough lightly salted water to just cover. Bring water to a boil; add 1 tablespoon butter and sugar. Reduce heat; simmer until spears are tender and easily pierced with a knife 15 to 25 minutes. Drain well.

Step 3

Melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter in a small pot over low heat.

Step 4

Wrap each asparagus spear with a slice of ham. Arrange on a serving plate; drizzle melted butter on top.

Nutritional Information

Spargel in Schinken (White Asparagus Wrapped in Ham) Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 274.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 14.8g 30%

Carbohydrates: 10.2g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 5.2g 21%

Sugars: 4.9g

Fat: 20.9g 32%

Saturated Fat: 10.6g 53%

Cholesterol: 57.9mg 19%

Vitamin A Iu: 2283.4IU 46%

Niacin Equivalents: 7.6mg 58%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 27%

Vitamin C: 31.4mg 52%

Folate: 133.6mcg 33%

Calcium: 68.1mg 7%

Iron: 5.8mg 32%

Magnesium: 43.4mg 16%

Potassium: 670.7mg 19%

Sodium: 754.7mg 30%

Thiamin: 0.7mg 67%

Calories From Fat: 188

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.