ASPARAGUS WRAPPED IN PROSCIUTTO ON SOURDOUGH WITH HOT HONEY

Pre-heat oven to 220°C, grill.

Snap off the woody ends of the asparagus. 

Wrap each asparagus spear with a slice of prosciutto, starting at the bottom and spiraling up to the top. 

Place the asparagus onto a lined baking tray. Brush the asparagus with olive oil. Grill in the oven for at 220°C for 5-7 minutes till crispy. Turn the asparagus at the halfway cooking mark. 

Season the ricotta cheese with pepper. 

Toast the sour dough 

To serve  

Spread the ricotta cheese onto the toast, layer on the asparagus & drizzle over the hot chili infused honey. 

ASPARAGUS

A springtime favourite and super versatile too, asparagus is considered a culinary delight for New Zealanders up and down the country.

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• 8 LeaderBrand Asparagus spears 
• 8 slices prosciutto or bacon  
• 4 slices sour dough  
• 250ml ricotta cheese  
• Pepper
• 4 tbsp store bought hot chili infused honey