Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus Bundles
Elegant bundles of crisp asparagus wrapped in smoky bacon, baked until the fat renders and the ends turn golden. This American-inspired keto recipe (low-carb), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs asparagus, bacon, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 215 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 12 oz asparagus
- 6 strips bacon
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Trim woody ends from 12 oz asparagus spears, then cut each into 3 equal pieces.
- Step 2: Wrap each asparagus piece tightly with 1 bacon strip, securing with a toothpick. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp garlic powder and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
- Step 3: Bake for 18-20 minutes until bacon is crisp and asparagus is tender-crisp, rotating the sheet halfway through.
