Description
Simple recipe for low-carb asparagus spears wrapped in bacon, baked until the bacon is crisp.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus, tough ends trimmed
- 8 slices thin-cut bacon (check label for zero added sugar)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash and trim the woody ends from the asparagus spears.
- Toss the asparagus lightly with olive oil, garlic powder, pepper, and salt in a bowl.
- Divide the asparagus into 4 equal bundles.
- Wrap each bundle tightly with 2 slices of bacon, securing the ends underneath the bundle.
- Place the bundles on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the bacon reaches your desired level of crispness. For extra crispiness, you can broil for the last 1-2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 2 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use thin-cut bacon for faster cooking and crispier results.
- If your bacon does not crisp up enough in the oven, transfer the bundles to a wire rack set over the baking sheet for the last 5 minutes of cooking to allow air circulation.
- For added flavor, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese during the last 5 minutes of baking.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bundle
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 9
- Cholesterol: 45