Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus with Reduced Balsamic Glaze

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Crispy bacon-wrapped asparagus drizzled with a tangy-sweet balsamic reduction for a perfect keto side. This American-inspired keto recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs asparagus, bacon, balsamic vinegar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Trim 1 lb asparagus, discarding tough ends. Cut 8 bacon slices in half crosswise to create 16 pieces. Wrap each asparagus spear with half a bacon slice, securing with a toothpick if needed. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and drizzle with 1 tsp olive oil.
  2. Step 2: Bake for 15-20 minutes until bacon is crispy and asparagus is tender.
  3. Step 3: While baking, combine 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until reduced by half and thickened. Drizzle over baked asparagus and serve immediately.

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