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Easy Bacon Wrapped Asparagus – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Easy Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

Salty, crispy bacon wrapped around tender, fresh asparagus. These elegant little bundles are incredibly easy to make, perfect as a show-stopping appetizer, a holiday side dish, or just a delicious way to eat your veggies. Serve with creamy ranch for the ultimate flavor explosion!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 serving
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb (450 g) asparagus, about 24 spears, tough ends trimmed
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) melted lard or coconut oil
  • ½ tsp (2.5 g / 0.09 oz) fine sea salt
  • ¼ tsp (1.5 g / 0.05 oz) ground black pepper
  • 4 strips bacon
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp (8 g / 0.28 oz) chopped fresh chives, plus extra for garnish
  • ½ cup (120 ml / 4.1 fl oz) Ranch Dressing, for serving
  • Select asparagus spears of a similar thickness to ensure they all cook evenly.
  • For extra crispy results, briefly pan-fry the bacon strips for 1-2 minutes per side before wrapping.
  • Soak wooden toothpicks in water for 10 minutes before using to prevent them from burning in the oven.
  • Assemble the bundles up to a day ahead; cover and refrigerate, then bake just before serving.

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F / 200°C and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  2. In a large bowl, toss the trimmed asparagus spears with the melted lard or oil, salt, and pepper until they are evenly coated.
  3. Slice each strip of bacon in half lengthwise, creating 8 long, thin strips. Tightly wrap one bacon strip around a bundle of 3 asparagus spears. Secure the ends of the bacon with a toothpick.
  4. Arrange the 8 bundles in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Sprinkle the minced garlic and chopped chives evenly over the tops.
  6. Roast for 10 to 20 minutes. Thinner asparagus will be done closer to 10 minutes, while thicker spears may need up to 20 minutes. The asparagus should be tender-crisp and the bacon golden and crispy.
  7. Carefully remove the bundles from the oven.
  8. Garnish with additional fresh chives and serve immediately with ranch dressing for dipping.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 7gFat: 19g

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