You see asparagus in various dishes. This popular and nutritious vegetable may be green, purple, or white. But no matter what the color is, it is something that can definitely add nutrients to your meal. It is packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. It is low in calories, too. So if you are one who is aiming to get skinnier, this would be a great addition to your daily diet.

Asparagus also contains lots of fiber, which is another thing that supports weight loss. Plus, it can improve your digestive health. Studies show that it can be quite beneficial for pregnant women as well since it is an excellent source of folate or vitamin B9. It helps in regulating blood pressure, too.

There are a lot more health benefits that come with this type of vegetable. So how can you incorporate it into your diet? Well, like what we have said earlier, it could be an ingredient to many dishes. It could be eaten for lunch or dinner. It is also a great snack item as well as a side dish.

Now, have you had bacon-wrapped asparagus before? If you are looking for a light dinner meal or if you wish to have an incredible side dish, this recipe would be great.

Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus

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• Author: Myles
• Total Time: 35 minutes
• Yield: 16 1x

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Bacon-wrapped asparagus is a very healthy snack or side dish. With just three ingredients, you can indulge in an addicting, yet very healthy entree!

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Ingredients

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8 slices bacon (sliced in half lengthwise)

1 pound asparagus (trimmed)

ground black pepper

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Line a baking sheet with a parchment paper. Top with a cooling rack.
3. Following a spiral pattern, wrap each piece of asparagus with bacon. Do the same thing with 15 more. Season with freshly ground black pepper.
4. Arrange the bacon-wrapped asparagus on the top rack and bake for about 30 minutes or until bacon is crispy.

Notes

Bacon-wrapped asparagus can be served as is or with your choice of dip. Caesar dressing is highly recommended.

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Method: Baking

Although bacon-wrapped asparagus is incredibly easy to make, you have the freedom to prepare them ahead of time. If you want, you can wrap the asparagus the night before you intend to bake them. This is advisable if you are planning on making a huge batch, especially for a party.

If you wish to have a more dramatic effect, you can try brushing the bacon with balsamic glaze. You can sprinkle brown sugar, too. Either way, the result would be awesome!

Reasons to Try This

There are many reasons you should try bacon-wrapped asparagus. Firstly, it is an amazing way to enjoy asparagus. The bacon can provide you with protein. Secondly, they are super easy to make. Thirdly, you’ll get to enjoy the combined sensation of crispy, tender, a bit salty, and a juicy snack or side dish. That’s how good the bacon and asparagus duo is!

Closing Thoughts

Although bacon-wrapped asparagus is usually served as an appetizer or side dish, it can be your dinner meal as is, particularly if you want something light before you go to bed. You can also make dozens of them for special gatherings!