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Brussels sprout and prosciutto skewers
Yield:
24 skewers
Prep time:
30 minutes
Notes
Brussels sprouts are a good source of fiber and vitamin K. Prosciutto provides the smoky flavour of bacon with a lot less fat.
Ingredients
1 T olive oil
1 T maple syrup
3/4 t salt
1/4 t black pepper, freshly ground
24 small brussels sprouts (3/4 to 1 lb.)
4 oz prosciutto, thinly sliced
24 decorative toothpicks
Preparation
1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a large bowl, whisk oil, syrup, salt, and pepper to blend. Trim brussels sprouts at base and remove any leathery outer leaves. Toss sprouts in oil mixture to coat well. Line a rimmed baking pan with foil and put sprouts in pan in a single layer.
2. Roast, tossing every 5 minutes, until sprouts are browned but tender-crisp, 10 to 12 minutes total. Remove from oven and let cool 10 minutes
3. Meanwhile, cut each prosciutto slice into strips about 1 in. wide. Gently wrap each sprout lengthwise in a prosciutto strip. Insert a toothpick into the base of each sprout. Serve at room temperature.

Make ahead: Prepare through step 2 up to 1 day ahead; chill, covered. Bring to room temperature, then proceed.
Primary Category:
Appetizers
Seconary Categories:
Vegetables
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Source:
Sunset Magazine, page 102, November 2009.
William Pollock's Eat Happy