Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus

Name: Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 16 asparagus spears, trimmed; 8 slices bacon, uncooked; 2 tsp olive oil; 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Tender asparagus spears wrapped in crispy bacon, roasted to perfection. A savory and elegant side dish or appetizer.

30 minEasyServes 4150 cal/serving

AmericanSideOvenKetoLow CarbGluten-FreeNut-FreeLow-SodiumAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

16 asparagus spears, trimmed
8 slices bacon, uncooked
2 tsp olive oil
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2

Toss 16 trimmed asparagus spears with 2 tsp olive oil and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
3

Wrap each spear with 8 slices bacon.
4

Roast until bacon is crisp and asparagus is tender. Serve.

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Questions

What temperature do I cook Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus at?

For Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus, the oven is set to 400 F (about 205 C) in step 1.

What should Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 4: cook until bacon is crisp and asparagus is tender.

Can I use turkey bacon instead of bacon in Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus?

Yes. Turkey bacon renders almost no fat, so add a tablespoon of oil wherever the method counts on the drippings. As written, the entry for Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus uses 8 slices bacon, uncooked.

Is Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus low-carb?

A serving of Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus carries 2 g of carbohydrate, 1 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 10 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 2 percent.

Can I freeze Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus?

Yes. Refrigerate what is left of Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through. It also freezes well for up to three months.

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