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Published March 16, 2015 | Last Updated July 10, 2021 By Barbara Bianchi 34 Comments

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

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Bacon wrapped asparagus makes a great starter or perfect side.

finished dish on a square white plate

Sometimes the best recipes are the simplest ones. The ones that require only a handful of fresh ingredients to make a dish that is elegant and tasty and, yet, so effortless to prepare.

I’ve added bacon to many of my vegetable dishes, but I think with asparagus I have finally found the perfect match.

Seriously, I am in love with this recipe and couldn’t wait to share it with you all.

I’ll explain how to cook them in a minute. Here’s a few more things you should know.

How to select asparagus

Look for asparagus that is firm, bright, and even-colored. The stalks should be smooth and the heads should be compact. Avoid stalks that are limp which indicates moisture loss and age. 

How to trim asparagus

Before you’re ready to cook, slice off the ends with a chef’s knife just where the stalks turn from white to green. You can cut more than one stalk at a time. Discard the tough woody part.

Ingredients 

Bundles of asparagus are brushed with a mixture of coconut oil, avocado oil, and garlic, wrapped in strips of bacon, and then roasted in the oven until crispy on the outside and deliciously succulent on the inside.

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

Take that first bite, and you are rewarded with the most wonderful combination of flavors. The crunchiness of the bacon beautifully compliments the oh-so tender, juicy spears of asparagus.

And I can’t get over what a beautiful presentation these make: it’s a go-to dish for a quick and easy appetizer at your next party. Or you can just serve them as a side dish at dinner and watch your kids gobble up their vegetables in minutes.

This is definitely a most nutritious vegetable to add to the menu. Not only is asparagus filled with antioxidants, it’s also an excellent source of fiber, folate, and vitamins A, C, E and K.

Ready to make your asparagus bundles? Let’s go.

Instructions

*Free printable recipe card is available at the end of the post.

To make the bacon wrapped asparagus, I lined my baking sheet with parchment paper (it catches the drippings from the bacon for easy clean up) and fit my wire rack right inside it. Also this allows the hot air to circulate around the bacon so that it can get crispy.

By the way, having a dedicated gluten-free baking sheet and wire rack set comes in handy if you share your oven with family members who are not gluten free.

appetizers on a rack ready to go into the oven

First, divide the asparagus spears into bundles of about four or five, depending on how thick you want your bundles to be. Then, brush each bundle with the garlic, coconut oil, and avocado oil mixture. Wrap with two slice of bacon and place the bundles on the rack.

close up: brushed with oil ready for the oven

Brush each bundle again with the oils and garlic mixture and bake for thirty-five to forty minutes, until the bacon is crisp. Remove to a plate and they’re ready to be eaten!

Pro tips and recipe notes

  • I use a mixture of coconut oil and avocado oil in this recipe. You can certainly use whichever oil you prefer. It’s up to you.
  • Best of all, bacon wrapped asparagus is keto and low-carb. And if you get sugar-free bacon, it’s whole 30 compliant too!

Finished plate of bacon wrapped asparagus

This is such a healthy treat whether you’re paleo, gluten free, an asparagus fan, a bacon fan, or just looking for a new addition to your collection of vegetable recipes (especially if you’re trying to get your kids to eat more veggies). 😀  Enjoy! 

More amazing side dishes

Sautéed broccoli with garlic – Who could resist tender broccoli in a luscious blend of oil and garlic? Add butter and a little salt, and even the pickiest eaters will be devouring their greens.

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Parmesan Baked Sweet Potatoes – These are another appetizer or side that are sure to make any meal extra-special. The sweet potatoes are roasted in lots of butter with a hint of garlic and parmesan cheese that forms an out-of-this-world delicious parmesan crust on top.

Cauliflower Flatbreads – Enjoy these flatbreads warm from the skillet and piled with your favorite toppings.

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Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

Sometimes the best recipes are the simplest ones. These bundles of asparagus are so elegant, and you’re the only one who will know how effortless they are to make.
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword asparagus side dish, bacon wrapped asparagus, bacon wrapped asparagus keto
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 357kcal
Author Barbara Bianchi

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped and pressed
  • 16-20 asparagus
  • 2 slices of bacon per bundle

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400℉ 
  • Mix garlic, coconut oil, and avocado oil together in a small bowl.
  • Place a rack on top of a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to catch the bacon dripping. This allows the hot air to circulate around the bacon so that it can get crispy.
  • Brush asparagus with oil mixture. Divide the asparagus spears into bundles containing 4 or 5 asparagus spears. Wrap each bundle with two slices of bacon. Place the bundles on the rack. Brush each bundle again with the oil mixture. 
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the bacon is crisp. Serve and enjoy.

Notes

  • I use a mixture of coconut oil and avocado oil in this recipe. You can certainly use whichever oil you prefer. It's up to you.
  • Best of all, bacon wrapped asparagus is keto and low-carb. And if you get sugar-free bacon, it’s whole 30 compliant too!
  • Look for asparagus that is firm, bright, and even-colored. The stalks should be smooth and the heads should be compact. Avoid stalks that are limp which indicates moisture loss and age. 
  • Before you're ready to cook, slice off the ends with a chef's knife just where the stalks turn from white to green. You can cut more than one stalk at a time. Discard the tough woody part.

Nutrition

Calories: 357kcal | Carbohydrates: 4.9g
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Comments

  1. Manu Kalia says

    March 16, 2015 at 2:10 am

    Wow! Very clean and I want this for an occasion. Looks delicious

    Reply
    • Barbara says

      March 16, 2015 at 9:55 pm

      Thank you. It is very festive!

      Reply
  2. Francene Stanley says

    March 16, 2015 at 6:29 am

    5 stars
    This sounds so easy and I love both ingredients. I’ll be looking out for coconut oil next time I shop. Can’t wait to taste it.

    Reply
    • Barbara says

      March 16, 2015 at 9:57 pm

      Thanks, Francene. I’ve been using coconut oil quite a bit lately.

      Reply
  3. K. Lee Banks says

    March 16, 2015 at 10:09 am

    This recipe just MIGHT convince me to try asparagus again, since I do like bacon. It kind of reminds me of childhood days, when my parents wanted us kids to eat liver (yuck), and they made bacon to go with it, so we would have to eat a piece of liver with each bite of bacon. The bacon did a fairly good job of masking the flavor and consistency of the liver!

    Reply
    • Barbara says

      March 16, 2015 at 10:39 pm

      Ha ha. The bacon really does lend a tenderness to the asparagus, not to mention flavor. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Janelle says

    March 16, 2015 at 3:59 pm

    5 stars
    OMG! WOW, now this totally looks yummy!! Not to mention very health. It’s lite weight too? My husband is a chef and loves learning new creative ways to whip up something exciting, fun, and best taste good. How often do you prepare this exactly?

    Reply
    • Barbara says

      March 16, 2015 at 10:39 pm

      Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
  5. Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says

    March 22, 2015 at 12:16 am

    5 stars
    This looks amazing! I know it will be a big hit in my house! I’m going to be trying it soon! Pinning and sharing!

    Reply
    • Barbara says

      March 22, 2015 at 6:22 pm

      So glad you like it and thanks for sharing. I truly appreciate you. 🙂

      Reply
  6. Create With Joy says

    March 22, 2015 at 6:56 pm

    I’m of the ilk that bacon makes everything better and this creative recipe looks fab! Thanks for sharing it with us at Inspire Me Monday at Create With Joy – I’m inspired to share it right now! 🙂

    Reply
    • Barbara says

      March 22, 2015 at 7:21 pm

      I’m with you; bacon makes everything better! Thanks for sharing. I really appreciate that.

      Reply
  7. Vicki Montague - The Free From Fairy says

    March 25, 2015 at 8:06 am

    Looks so delicious I had to pin it immediately! Simple but tasty, my favourite recipes!

    Reply
    • Barbara says

      March 25, 2015 at 10:49 pm

      Welcome, Vicki. Thanks for stopping by and thanks for pinning.

      Reply
  8. Erin @ Making Memories says

    March 27, 2015 at 2:09 pm

    Holy heck! Bacon and asparagus? I would eat the entire pan! Amazing!

    Reply
    • Barbara says

      March 28, 2015 at 12:35 am

      Thank you. I love your enthusiasm!❤

      Reply
  9. Leigh says

    April 5, 2016 at 11:44 am

    I love bacon and I love asparagus, so this looks like heaven on a plate to me! I pinned it to my personal recipe board. Thanks for sharing at the Healthy Living Link Party!
    Blessings, Leigh

    Reply
    • Barbara says

      April 6, 2016 at 8:17 pm

      Thanks Leigh. I appreciate that so much.

      Reply
  10. Easy Peasy Life Matters says

    April 6, 2016 at 6:52 pm

    This looks and sounds divine! Bacon and asparagus? How could it get any better than that?! Thank you so much for sharing on the Healthy Living Link Party! We are featuring your recipe tonight so don’t forget to drop by and grab your “featured” button 🙂 Have a wonderful evening!

    Reply
    • Barbara says

      April 6, 2016 at 8:18 pm

      Yay! I’ll be right over.

      Reply
  11. Raia says

    May 19, 2016 at 1:16 pm

    Yep, this is probably the most delicious way to eat asparagus. Haha! 🙂 Thanks for sharing it with us at Savoring Saturdays!

    Reply
    • Barbara says

      May 21, 2016 at 11:05 pm

      Indeed it is, Raia! Thanks. 🙂

      Reply

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