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
Mise en place
Ingredients
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
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
About 5 min
- 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
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
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
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
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
Store leftover bacon-wrapped asparagus in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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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