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Servings: 2
Ingredients
- Asparagus in Proscuitto serves 4 CLICK here for a printable recipe
- 24 asparagus spears, thin to medium thickness
- 2 c chicken stock
- 4 pieces bel paese cheese cut into 1/4" batons about 2" long. Fontina is a good substitute
- 4 slices proscuitto
- 4 dabs butter
- 1â2 c dry white wine
- coarse salt and pepper to taste
- 2 T Parmesan cheese, grated
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 698g | |
| Recipe makes 2 servings | |
| Calories 341 | |
| Calories from Fat 8 | 2% |
| Total Fat 0.96g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.47g | 2% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium 426mg | 18% |
| Potassium 756mg | 22% |
| Total Carbs 14.77g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.2g | 11% |
| Sugars 4.81g | 3% |
| Protein 5.75g | 9% |
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