Festive prosciutto wrapped vegetables are a delightful appetizer or side dish that can elevate any holiday meal. This dish combines the savory flavor of prosciutto with the freshness of roasted vegetables, creating a colorful and flavorful addition to your table. The vegetables can be roasted until tender-crisp, while the prosciutto adds a crispy and salty layer that complements the natural sweetness of the vegetables. With minimal effort, you can create an elegant and delicious dish that will impress your guests and becomes a staple in your holiday spread.
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PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED VEGETABLES WITH PARMESAN
It's time to reinvent the crudité platter, and I nominate these attractive little bundles of vegetables; they're great with cocktails for entertaining as an alternative to a boring deli plate, but they are also a nice alternative to a salad with a pasta dinner. My friends request this often.
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Place a large bowl of ice water near the stove. Cook the broccolini in the boiling water for 1 minute, then use a slotted spoon to transfer it to the bowl of ice water. Let cool for 2 minutes, then drain on a towel and reserve. Cook the cauliflower in the boiling water for 3 minutes, then cool in the ice water and drain as for the broccolini.
- Working with 1 slice at a time, cut the prosciutto slices in half lengthwise. Make a small bundle of fennel slices and wrap it with prosciutto, allowing the fennel to extend out the ends. Bundle together 2 strips each of orange and red bell peppers and wrap them with prosciutto in the same way. Wrap prosciutto strips around the stalks of broccolini and the stem ends of the cauliflower florets.
- Using a vegetable peeler, shave the Parmesan cheese onto a large platter or serving plates; arrange the vegetable bundles over the cheese shavings. Drizzle the oil over the bundles.
PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED CRUDITE
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories appetizer
Time 40m
Yield 40 bundles; about 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Working with 1 slice of prosciutto at a time, cut the prosciutto lengthwise in half. Wrap a small bundle of the fennel slices (about 3 slices) with prosciutto, allowing the fennel to extend over each side of the prosciutto. Bundle 1 strip each of the orange, red, and yellow bell peppers, then wrap each bundle with prosciutto, allowing the bell peppers to extend over each side of the prosciutto. Wrap the prosciutto around the stalks of broccolini. Wrap the prosciutto around the stem end of the cauliflower florets. Arrange the vegetables on a platter.
- Drizzle with the oil. Using a grater or vegetable peeler, shave the Parmesan over the vegetables. Sprinkle with pepper, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 67 calorie, Fat 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 9 milligrams, Sodium 369 milligrams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 1 grams
FESTIVE PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED VEGETABLES
Steps:
- Directions Working with 1 slice of prosciutto at a time, cut the prosciutto lengthwise in half. Wrap a small bundle of the fennel slices (about 3 slices) with prosciutto, allowing the fennel to extend over each side of the prosciutto. Bundle 1 strip each of the orange, red, and yellow bell peppers, then wrap each bundle with prosciutto, allowing the bell peppers to extend over each side of the prosciutto. Wrap the prosciutto around the stalks of broccolini or asparagus. Wrap the prosciutto around the stem end of the cauliflower florets. Arrange the vegetables on a platter. Drizzle with the oil or lemon juice or grated lemon rind. Using a grater or vegetable peeler, shave the Parmesan over the vegetables. Sprinkle with pepper, and serve.
FRUIT AND PROSCIUTTO
This classic no-cook appetizer is a simple yet elegant summer offering that can be varied using whichever fruits are ripe and tempting at the market. When preparing the melon, use a wooden spoon to remove the seeds; it is much gentler on the tender flesh than metal.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Using a large chef's knife, cut the melon in half. With a wooden spoon, remove the melon seeds from each half and discard. Cut each melon half into eight equal pieces. With a paring knife, remove the rind from each slice. Set aside.
- Hold the mango upright on a cutting surface. Using a chef's knife, cut away the flesh on both sides of the pit. Carefully peel each mango half. Cut each half widthwise into eight equal pieces. Set aside.
- Using a cool, damp cloth, gently wipe the fuzz away from each peach. With a paring knife, cut each peach in half lengthwise, and remove the pit. Cut each peach half into four equal slices. Set aside.
- Divide the fruits equally among four plates. Season with salt. Top each plate with two pieces of prosciutto, covering the fruit. Garnish with a sprig of cilantro and a wedge of lime. Serve immediately.
PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED CHICKEN WITH FIGS AND GOAT CHEESE
This is one of those easy yet impressive meals!
Provided by Jeanette
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread 1 tablespoon olive oil on a baking sheet.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir shallots until translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper into shallots; cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Transfer shallot mixture to a bowl; stir in goat cheese, mozzarella cheese, cream cheese, figs, and basil until well combined.
- Pound each chicken breast on a work surface until thin. Spoon about 1/4 cup goat cheese mixture onto the middle of each piece of chicken. Roll chicken around the filling and wrap 2 pieces prosciutto around each chicken roll, covering the opening with 1 layer of prosciutto. Place chicken rolls onto the prepared baking sheet, seam-side down.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes; turn chicken and continue baking until chicken is no longer pink in the center and prosciutto is crisp, about 20 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Let chicken stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 407.8 calories, Carbohydrate 13.9 g, Cholesterol 114.4 mg, Fat 24 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 567.3 mg, Sugar 9.3 g
PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED FRUIT
These bite-sized appetizers are perfect for Italian cuisine! Fruits rolled up in prosciutto slices - enjoy the twist of flavors!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Appetizer
Time 25m
Yield 42
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Spread cheese evenly on prosciutto slices. Place pear or apple wedge on shortest side of each slice; roll up.
- Serve immediately, or cover loosely and refrigerate until serving time. To serve, cut each roll into 3 pieces. Secure each with cocktail toothpick.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 30, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Appetizer, Sodium 135 mg, Sugar 1 g
SHRIMP WRAPPED WITH PROSCIUTTO
An adventurous dish of fried polenta cakes, shrimp wrapped in prosciutto and a hazelnut liquor sauce! It is as beautiful to see as it is to eat.
Provided by PEGW
Categories Side Dish Grain Side Dish Recipes Polenta Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a medium-size pot bring water to a boil. Add butter, salt, and pepper. Mix in dry polenta and let cook until thickened, approximately 8 minutes.
- When the polenta has thickened, gently blend mascarpone cheese into it. Remove the pan from heat. Spread polenta-cheese mixture to a 2-inch thickness on an oil-coated surface. When cool, cut a disk using a drinking glass as a cutter. Saute polenta disks in olive oil, in a non-stick skillet. Set aside. (Can be prepared in advance).
- Coat shrimp with hazelnuts and wrap each with a slice of ham. In a skillet, saute shrimp carefully in remaining olive oil. Remove shrimp from the pan and keep them warm.
- Pour hazelnut liquor into another skillet (or the same skillet used to saute the shrimp, cleaned). When hazelnut flavored liquor is hot (but well under the boiling point), carefully flambe (by touching the edge of the pan with the flame of a match or taper). Be careful and stand back when cooking with open flame! When flames die down, add cream and remaining hazelnuts. Lower heat and continue cooking until mixture thickens.
- To assemble, place a polenta disk in the center of a serving dish. Arrange shrimp around the plate. Drizzle sauce mixture on top. Garnish with green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 603.6 calories, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 99 mg, Fat 52.4 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 12.8 g, SaturatedFat 18.3 g, Sodium 446.5 mg, Sugar 6.2 g
Tips:
- Choose fresh and vibrant vegetables: A medley of colorful and crisp vegetables not only adds visual appeal but also ensures the best flavor and texture.
- Prep your vegetables properly: Trim, peel, and cut your vegetables evenly so they cook at the same rate. Blanching some vegetables, like asparagus and carrots, helps retain their vibrant color and prevents them from becoming limp.
- Use high-quality prosciutto: Opt for prosciutto that is thinly sliced and not too salty. This will ensure that the prosciutto complements the vegetables without overpowering them.
- Wrap the vegetables tightly: Make sure to wrap the prosciutto around the vegetables snugly to prevent them from falling apart during cooking.
- Bake until golden brown: Bake the prosciutto-wrapped vegetables in a preheated oven until the prosciutto is crispy and the vegetables are tender. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning.
Conclusion:
Prosciutto-wrapped vegetables are a delicious and versatile appetizer or side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its combination of salty prosciutto, tender vegetables, and flavorful herbs, this dish is sure to impress your guests. Whether you choose to serve it as a colorful addition to your holiday spread or as a tasty snack, prosciutto-wrapped vegetables are a delightful treat that will leave you wanting more.
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