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Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus

These bacon-wrapped asparagus bundles are baked in the oven. They make a quick and delightful side dish or light main dish.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 167 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs green asparagus 1 kg
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4-8 bacon slices depending on size, Note
  • fine sea salt
  • freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F/ 200°C. Line the baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare asparagus: Wash and dry the spears, removing the tougher woody ends. Lightly coat the asparagus spears with olive oil and sprinkle them with a little salt.2 lbs green asparagus/ 1 kg + 1 tablespoon olive oil + fine sea salt
  3. Form the bundles by wrapping about 4-6 asparagus spears (depending on their thickness) in one or two bacon slices (depending on their size as well). Place the asparagus bundles on the prepared baking tray and sprinkle with some freshly ground black pepper.4-8 bacon slices + freshly ground black pepper
  4. Roast in the oven for about 12 minutes. If the asparagus spears are very thin, start checking after 10 minutes or so. If they are thicker, they might need about one or two extra minutes. Check by piercing with a fork, they should be softer, but still have a bite. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • My bacon is very thin and narrow, so I used 2 slices for each bundle. If your bacon is wider, one slice should be enough.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/4 of the dish Calories 167kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g Cholesterol 17mg (6%) Sodium 326mg (14%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 167

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/4 of the dish
Calories 167kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g 41%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Sodium 326mg 14%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.