ROASTED ASPARAGUS AND GOATS CHEESE WITH MACADAMIA NUT DRESSING.

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Roasted Asparagus and Goats Cheese with Macadamia Nut Dressing. image

This is a great, light, easy entree. I have made it using different cheese (feta) and nuts and oils-whatever I have had on hand!

Provided by JustJanS

Categories     Pork

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

olive oil, for greasing
3 bunches fresh asparagus, trimmed
120 g goat cheese, cut into 8 even pieces
8 thin slices prosciutto
4 teaspoons olive oil, extra
4 teaspoons macadamia nut oil
75 g raw macadamia nuts, roughly chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 teaspoons red wine vinegar
salt & fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 200C.
  • Brush a large baking tray with olive oil to grease.
  • Divide the asparagus into 8 bundles, and place a slice of goats cheese on each.
  • Wrap 1 slice of proscuitto around each bundle to secure the cheese.
  • Place on the greased tray, and brush each bundle with some of the extra olive oil.
  • Roast in the preheated oven for 7-8 minutes or until just tender.
  • DRESSING: Meanwhile, heat the macadamia oil in a medium non-stick pan over medium heat.
  • Add the nuts and cook, stirring for about 2 minutes or until the nuts are golden.
  • Remove pan from heat and stir through remaining ingredients.
  • Place 2 bundles of asparagus on each serving plate, and spoon the warm dressing over.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.9, Fat 38, SaturatedFat 10.5, Cholesterol 23.7, Sodium 159, Carbohydrate 8.9, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 4.3, Protein 11.1

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