BACON WRAPPED ASPARAGUS RECIPE
This is combination of bacon and asparagus, vibrant asparagus wrapped in perfectly crisp bacon in less than 15 minutes. Here’s how to do it.
Prep Time : 5 mins
Cook Time : 15 mins
Total Time : 20 mins
Servings : 5
INGREDIENTS
· 5 slices bacon (not thick-cut)
· 1 pound medium asparagus (about 1/2-inch thick), ends trimmed
· 10 toothpicks, soaked in water at least 5 minutes
· Freshly ground black pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Arrange a rack in the top third of the oven and heat to 450°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and place it in the oven while it is heating. Meanwhile, prepare the bacon and wrap the asparagus.
2. Place a double layer of paper towels on a large plate. Place the bacon slices on the paper towels in a single and cover with another layer of paper towels. Microwave on HIGH for 1 minute.
3. When the bacon is cool enough to handle, divide the asparagus into 5 bundles. Starting just under the scaly tips of the asparagus, wrap each bundle tightly with 1 slice of bacon in a downward spiral toward the other end, doing your best to not overlap the bacon. Secure each end with a toothpick.
4. Carefully remove the hot baking sheet from the oven. Place the bundles on the baking sheet and season with a few grinds of pepper. Roast until the asparagus is crisp-tender, about 12 minutes. Turn on the broiler and broil until the bacon is to the desired crispness, 2 to 3 minutes more. Serve immediately.
NOTES
· No microwave: If you don’t have a microwave, place the bacon on the foil-lined baking sheet and cook in the oven while it is preheating until some of the fat starts to render out, about 5 minutes. Proceed with wrapping the asparagus bundles.
· Doubling the recipe: If doubling this recipe, you can still roast it all on one baking sheet.
· Storage: Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
NUTRITION
low-carb sugar-conscious paleo
dairy-free gluten-free wheat-free
egg-free peanut-free tree-nut-free
soy-free fish-free shellfish-free
alcohol-free no-oil-added
Per serving, based on 5 servings. (% daily value)
Calories 140 Fat 11.6 g (17.9%) Saturated 3.9 g (19.5%)
Carbs 4.1 g (1.4%) Fiber 2 g (8%) Sugars 2 g
Protein 5.7 g (11.4%) Sodium 193.9 mg (8.1%)
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