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Prosciutto Broccoli Appetizer
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Prosciutto Broccoli Appetizer

Broccoli is such a versatile and common vegetable, yet the number of broccoli appetizers is so limited! These prosciutto-wrapped broccoli florets are my solution to that. Quickly steamed broccoli is wrapped in delicious prosciutto and broiled. Served with your choice of dressing, this appetizer can be made to suit everybody's tastes
Course Appetizer, Appetizers
Cuisine American
Keyword appetizers, vegetables, winter
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 236kcal

Ingredients

  • 12 raw broccoli florets about the size of a ping-pong ball
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • Pinch of ground black pepper
  • Pinch of aleppo pepper or crushed red pepper optional
  • 3 ounces prosciutto 6 slices
  • Optional: dressing for dipping such as ranch, Caesar, or vinaigrette

Instructions

  • Place the broccoli in a microwave safe bowl with a lid big enough so that the broccoli is in a single layer on the bottom. Add ¼ cup water. If the lid has a vent, secure the lid and open the vent. If not, lay the lid loosely over the bowl.*
  • Microwave for 2 minutes. The broccoli will be vibrant green and still firm. Drain the water. Let the broccoli rest until cool enough to touch.
  • Preheat the broiler at 500 degrees F.
  • Sprinkle the garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and hot pepper, if using, over the broccoli. Store to coat all the pieces.
  • Tear each piece of prosciutto in half so you have 12 pieces. Wrap each floret of broccoli in a piece of prosciutto. I like to make sure some green is exposed for more color when serving.
  • Place each piece of wrapped broccoli on a baking sheet. Broil for 3 to 4 minutes, until the prosciutto darkens and becomes crisp along the edges. Serve warm or at room temperature.
  • These bites can be served alone or with a favorite salad dressing for dipping such as Caesar, ranch or Italian vinaigrette.

Notes

*Can also lightly steam on stovetop if desired.
 
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Nutrition

Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 296mg | Potassium: 1936mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 3790IU | Vitamin C: 542mg | Calcium: 286mg | Iron: 4mg