Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus with Lemon-Dijon Glaze
Tender asparagus spears wrapped in smoky bacon and drizzled with a bright, tangy lemon-dijon glaze. This American-inspired keto recipe (low-carb), ready in about 26 minutes, pairs asparagus, bacon, lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 245 calories and feeds 2, 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
- 1 bunch (12 oz) asparagus
- 6 slices, cut in half bacon
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Trim asparagus ends and arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Step 2: Wrap each asparagus spear with a half-bacon slice, securing with a toothpick if needed.
- Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, 1 tsp dijon mustard, 1 tsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
- Step 4: Brush half of the lemon-dijon mixture over bacon-wrapped asparagus. Bake for 12-14 minutes until bacon is crisp and asparagus is tender-crisp.
- Step 5: Brush remaining glaze over asparagus, then bake for 2 more minutes to set the glaze.
