Gluten-Free JOC Appetizer: Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus Bundles

Ingredients:

12 fresh asparagus spears, woody ends trimmed
6 slices gluten-free prosciutto
1 tablespoon gluten-free olive oil
1/2 teaspoon gluten-free black pepper
1/2 teaspoon gluten-free garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon gluten-free lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon gluten-free fresh thyme leaves (or dried thyme)
Gluten-free cooking spray (for greasing)
Lemon wedges for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Lay out a slice of gluten-free prosciutto and place two asparagus spears diagonally across it.
Carefully wrap the prosciutto around the asparagus, creating a bundle.
Repeat this process for the remaining asparagus spears and prosciutto slices.
Place the prosciutto-wrapped asparagus bundles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and lightly greased with gluten-free cooking spray.
Drizzle gluten-free olive oil over the bundles and sprinkle with gluten-free black pepper, gluten-free garlic powder, gluten-free lemon zest, and gluten-free fresh thyme leaves (or dried thyme).
Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes or until the prosciutto is crispy and the asparagus is tender.
Optionally, garnish with lemon wedges.
Serve these delectable Gluten-Free Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus Bundles as an appetizer (joc appetizer) at your next gathering. Enjoy!