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Ingredients
Marinated Strawberries with Ham and Parmesan
- Ingredients
- 4 Tbsps balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 1 lb Strawberries
- 2 sprigs Basil
- 1 pc Parmesan
- 5 ozs ham
- Black pepper
In a small pot, bring vinegar and honey to a boil. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the honey has dissolved. Let cool.
Meanwhile, rinse strawberries in a bowl of cool water. Lift out, drain on paper towels and pat dry.
Halve or quarter berries, depending on size. Place in a bowl.
Rinse basil and shake dry. Slice leaves thinly.
Gently fold basil into strawberries.
With a vegetable peeler or cheese slicer, shave parmesan cheese into thin pieces.
Divide the ham and shaved parmesan over the strawberries and drizzle with balsamic-honey syrup. Sprinkle with pepper and serve immediately.
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
| Calorie | 169 cal. | (8 %) | ||
| Protein | 12 g | (12 %) | ||
| Fat | 8 g | (7 %) | ||
| Carbohydrates | 11 g | (7 %) | ||
| Sugar added | 3 g | (12 %) | ||
| Roughage | 2.5 g | (8 %) |
Healthy, because
Among the healthful secondary plant compounds strawberries provides are flavonoids, an important antioxidant. They intercept free radicals in the body and prevent them from damaging body cells.
Even smarter
The perfect companion for the marinated strawberries is a ciabatta. Try our basic recipe for the Italian bread, which is incrediebly delicious.