Egmont Honey – Christmas Honey Wrapped Asparagus

So easy, yet so delicious. A mix of salty and sweet veggies which is the perfect side dish when you want to impress your guests.

Makes 5 bundles (1 per person)

Prep Time 15 mins

Cooking time 30 mins

Ingredients

• 2 x tbsp creamy Egmont honey
• 1 x bunch asparagus (15 spears)
• 1 x pack Parma ham (1 slice per bundle)
• ½ teaspoon cumin
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper
• 1 x clove garlic roughly sliced
• 1/3 cup almonds1/3 cup walnuts
• Olive oil

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 200 C.
2. Wash and trim the bottom ends from the asparagus.
3. Prepare your oven dish and line it with baking paper.
4. Wrap 1 slice of Parma ham around 3 asparagus spears. Repeat until finished.
5. Place all bundles in your tray.
6. Meanwhile, in a pan add your garlic, honey, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper to a pan and heat until mixed well.
7. Simmer for a few minutes.
8. Sprinkle half the nuts on top of the asparagus spears in the baking tray and pour the glaze over the asparagus bundles.
9. Add the remaining nuts and sprinkle with salt and pepper with a little olive oil.
10. Place in the oven and bake for 30 minutes until asparagus is cooked through.
11. Serve immediately.

Enjoy!