Bacon wrapped asparagus makes a great starter or perfect side.
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.
Ingredients You’ll Need To Make Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
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.
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 is also an excellent source of fiber, folate, and vitamins A, C, E and K.
How To Make Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
*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.
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.
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.
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!
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, friends!
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Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 2 cloves garlic chopped and pressed
- 16-20 asparagus
- 2 slices of no nitrate 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.
- 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.
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Manu Kalia says
March 16, 2015 at 2:10 amWow! Very clean and I want this for an occasion. Looks delicious
Barbara says
March 16, 2015 at 9:55 pmThank you. It is very festive!
Francene Stanley says
March 16, 2015 at 6:29 amThis 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.
Barbara says
March 16, 2015 at 9:57 pmThanks, Francene. I’ve been using coconut oil quite a bit lately.
K. Lee Banks says
March 16, 2015 at 10:09 amThis 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!
Barbara says
March 16, 2015 at 10:39 pmHa ha. The bacon really does lend a tenderness to the asparagus, not to mention flavor. 🙂
Janelle says
March 16, 2015 at 3:59 pmOMG! 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?
Barbara says
March 16, 2015 at 10:39 pmThanks for stopping by.
Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says
March 22, 2015 at 12:16 amThis looks amazing! I know it will be a big hit in my house! I’m going to be trying it soon! Pinning and sharing!
Barbara says
March 22, 2015 at 6:22 pmSo glad you like it and thanks for sharing. I truly appreciate you. 🙂
Create With Joy says
March 22, 2015 at 6:56 pmI’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! 🙂
Barbara says
March 22, 2015 at 7:21 pmI’m with you; bacon makes everything better! Thanks for sharing. I really appreciate that.
Vicki Montague - The Free From Fairy says
March 25, 2015 at 8:06 amLooks so delicious I had to pin it immediately! Simple but tasty, my favourite recipes!
Barbara says
March 25, 2015 at 10:49 pmWelcome, Vicki. Thanks for stopping by and thanks for pinning.
Erin @ Making Memories says
March 27, 2015 at 2:09 pmHoly heck! Bacon and asparagus? I would eat the entire pan! Amazing!
Barbara says
March 28, 2015 at 12:35 amThank you. I love your enthusiasm!❤
Leigh says
April 5, 2016 at 11:44 amI 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
Barbara says
April 6, 2016 at 8:17 pmThanks Leigh. I appreciate that so much.
Easy Peasy Life Matters says
April 6, 2016 at 6:52 pmThis 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!
Barbara says
April 6, 2016 at 8:18 pmYay! I’ll be right over.
Raia says
May 19, 2016 at 1:16 pmYep, this is probably the most delicious way to eat asparagus. Haha! 🙂 Thanks for sharing it with us at Savoring Saturdays!
Barbara says
May 21, 2016 at 11:05 pmIndeed it is, Raia! Thanks. 🙂