Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus with Parmesan Crisp
Crispy bacon wrapped around tender asparagus spears, baked with a sprinkle of parmesan for a savory, satisfying side dish. This American-inspired keto recipe (low-carb), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs asparagus, bacon, parmesan cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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
- 12 oz, tough ends trimmed asparagus
- 6 slices, cut in half bacon
- 1/4 cup, finely grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2: Place 12 pieces of bacon (half-slices) on the baking sheet. Arrange 12 oz trimmed asparagus spears on top of the bacon, wrapping each spear with a piece of bacon.
- Step 3: Brush the bacon-wrapped asparagus lightly with 1 tsp olive oil, then sprinkle with 1/4 tsp black pepper and 1/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese.
- Step 4: Bake for 15 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through, until bacon is golden and crisp and asparagus is tender.
