Havarti cheese, asparagus and red peppers make these tasty roll-ups ideal for a celebration. Fresh chive ties give them an extra special touch.
—RHONDA STRUTHERS OTTAWA, ON
START TO FINISH: 25 MIN. • MAKES: 16 SERVINGS
16 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 16 strips
8 ounces Havarti cheese, cut into 16 strips
8 thin slices deli ham or prosciutto, cut in half lengthwise
16 whole chives
1. In a large skillet, bring 1 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and cook for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry.
2. Place an asparagus spear, red pepper strip and cheese strip on each piece of ham. Roll up tightly; tie with a chive. Refrigerate until serving.
PER SERVING 1 appetizer equals 69 cal., 5 g fat (3 g sat. fat), 18 mg chol., 180 mg sodium, 2 g carb., trace fiber, 6 g pro. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat, 1/2 vegetable.