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Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Recipe

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus is a smoky and savory side dish. It is crispy, delicious, and takes about 20 minutes to prepare!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Author: Lil' Luna

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs asparagus spears trimmed to a length of 4-5 inches
  • extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
  • black pepper
  • 4 slices center cut bacon
  • chopped chives or scallions optional garnish

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

Serving: 4g | Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 149mg | Potassium: 387mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1286IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 4mg