Banderillas

Name: Banderillas
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 24
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 4 asparagus spears, each cut into 6 (1-inch) pieces; 59 milliliters finely chopped dill pickle; 59 milliliters finely chopped fresh parsley; 24 frilled toothpicks or cocktail-size skewers; 4 cloves garlic, sliced; 24 pitted green Spanish olives; 24 cooked deveined peeled tiny shrimp (about 90 count per lb), tails removed; 24 small pieces (1x1/2 inch each) fully cooked smoked ham; 59 milliliters olive or vegetable oil; 118 milliliters water

You can never have too many hor d'oeuvre recipes, so give Banderillas a try. This gluten free, dairy free, and whole 30 recipe serves 24. One portion of this dish contains about 2g of protein, 3g of fat, and a total of 35 calories. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 25 minutes. Head to the store and pick up asparagus spears, vegetable oil, parsley, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

In 1-quart microwavable bowl, place asparagus and add water. Cover with plastic wrap, folding back one edge 1/4 inch to vent steam. Microwave on High about 2 minutes or until asparagus is just tender and can be pierced with a fork; drain. Immediately rinse with cold water; drain.

Ingredients you will need

Asparagus

Water

Wrap

Equipment you will use

Plastic Wrap

Microwave

Bowl

On each toothpick, skewer 1 shrimp, 1 asparagus piece, 1 ham piece and 1 olive.

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Asparagus

Shrimp

Olives

Ham

Equipment you will use

Toothpicks

Skewers

In small microwavable bowl, place 1 tablespoon of the oil and the garlic. Microwave uncovered on High 30 to 60 seconds or until garlic is softened. In food processor or blender, place parsley, cooked garlic in oil, pickle and remaining 3 tablespoons oil; cover and process about 1 minute or until mixture is smooth.

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Parsley