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Side Dish

Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus

This simple side dish features tender asparagus spears wrapped in savory bacon and roasted until crispy. It's an easy and flavorful addition to any meal, particularly suitable for a low-carb diet.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time
25 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
Easy
Per serving
208 kcal
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Gluten-free
Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus

Mise en place

Ingredients

Measurements

Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.

  • 500 gasparagus, woody ends trimmed
  • 8 pcsbacon, thinly sliced
  • 1 tbspolive oil
  • 0.5 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
  • 0.5 tspsalt

Equipment

large bowl · baking sheet · parchment paper · oven

The method

Step by step

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.

    About 5 min

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, toss the asparagus with olive oil, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.

    About 2 min

    Cook’s note: Ensure the asparagus is dry before tossing to help the oil adhere better.

  3. 3

    Take approximately 3-4 asparagus spears and wrap them tightly with one slice of bacon. Repeat this process until all asparagus bundles are made.

    About 5 min

    Cook’s note: Adjust the number of spears per bundle based on the thickness of your asparagus and bacon slice length.

  4. 4

    Arrange the bacon-wrapped asparagus bundles in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.

    About 1 min

    Cook’s note: Leave a little space between bundles to promote even cooking and crisping.

  5. 5

    Roast in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the asparagus is tender-crisp.

    About 15 min

    Cook’s note: Cooking time may vary depending on bacon thickness and oven calibration. Keep an eye on it to prevent burning.

  6. 6

    Remove from the oven and serve immediately.

Per serving

Nutrition

Calories
207.6kcal
Protein
13.2g
Carbs
5.6g
Fat
15.3g
Fibre
2.8g
Sugar
2.4g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover bacon-wrapped asparagus in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat in a preheated oven or air fryer at 180°C (350°F) for a few minutes until warmed through and bacon is crispy again.

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