Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Recipe
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Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Recipe
Description
This Bacon Wrapped Asparagus recipe starts with trimming fresh asparagus spears to uniform lengths, then drizzling them sparingly with extra virgin olive oil and seasoning with black pepper. The asparagus stalks are grouped in small bundles, each wrapped tightly with a slice of center-cut bacon and secured with a toothpick if needed to keep the bundle intact during baking.
Placing the bundles on a broiler pan or wire rack set over a baking sheet allows fat to drain while the bacon crisps up evenly in a preheated 400°F oven. The baking time of about 12 minutes cooks the asparagus until tender but still with some bite, while rendering the bacon to a crisp, smoky finish that complements the vegetable.
These bundles serve well as a side dish for roasted meats or as a savory appetizer. The bacon adds richness and fat that balances the fresh, slightly earthy taste of asparagus, while the black pepper seasoning highlights the flavors subtly.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs asparagus trimmed to a length of 4-5 inches, spears
- extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
- black pepper
- 4 lices Bacon center cut
- chives optional garnish, chopped, or scallions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Lightly coat asparagus spears in extra-virgin olive oil. Season the asparagus with black pepper.
- Take a quick count of the spear tips. Divide the total number by four. Gather that number of spears and use a slice of bacon to wrap the bundle and secure the spears together with a toothpick.
- Repeat with remaining ingredients.
- Place bundles on a slotted broiler pan or wire rack on a baking sheet. Bake for 12 minutes.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 126 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4g | |
| Calories | 126kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 149mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 387mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1286IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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