How to Make Bacon-Wrapped Garlic Asparagus - A Step-by-Step Guide

Asparagus is a delicious and nutritious vegetable that is often enjoyed on its own or as a side dish. It is packed with vitamins and minerals, and has a naturally delicate and slightly sweet flavor. When cooked properly, asparagus can be a fantastic addition to any meal. One popular way to prepare asparagus is by wrapping it in bacon and roasting it in the oven. This not only adds an extra layer of flavor, but also creates a wonderful contrast in textures, as the bacon becomes crispy and the ...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 pound asparagus, ends trimmed
  • ½ pound bacon
  • toothpicks
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 asparagus bundles

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Combine olive oil, garlic, and parsley in a saute pan. Saute over medium heat for 3 minutes.
  • Lay 4 asparagus spears in the center of each bacon slice. Drizzle garlic oil on top. Wrap bacon around asparagus and secure with a toothpick. Transfer asparagus bundles to the baking sheet and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bacon is crisp, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    165 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 14mg
    • Sodium: 313mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 4g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 25mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 236mg