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Bacon-wrapped asparagus stalks placed vertically in a row

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

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This simple technique for bacon wrapped asparagus and homemade garlic aioli guarantees tender veggies, crisp bacon, and lots of delicious flavor, every time you make it.
Prep 5 minutes
Cook 15 minutes
Total 20 minutes
Recipe Makes (Approximate): 4 servings

Ingredients

For the Garlic Aioli

  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • ½ teaspoon salt

For the Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

  • 1 pound fresh asparagus (trimmed)
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • salt (to taste)
  • cracked black pepper (to taste)
  • 6-10 slices bacon

Instructions

For the Garlic Aioli

  • Combine mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl. Mix well. Refrigerate until ready to use.
    Mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, and salt in a white mixing bowl before becoming garlic aioli

For Broiled Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

  • Preheat broiler.
  • Lightly coat asparagus spears in extra virgin olive oil and season with salt and black pepper. Wrap bundles of 3 spears in bacon.
  • Place perpendicular on wire rack over baking sheet, side-by-side. Broil on middle rack of oven 12-14 minutes until bacon is crisp and asparagus is tender and bright green.
    Uncooked asparagus spears wrapped in raw bacon laid perpendicularly on a wire rack over baking sheet

For Grilled Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

  • Lightly coat asparagus spears in extra virgin olive oil and season with salt and black pepper. Wrap bundles of 3 spears in bacon.
  • Place bundles on hot grill and cover. Cook 10-12 minutes until bacon is crisp and asparagus is tender.

Recipe Notes

  • This side does not freeze well, but it can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
  • Make It Whole30: Use compliant bacon and compliant mayonnaise. See our recipe for One Minute Whole30 Mayonnaise to make your own.
  • Make it Paleo: Use compliant mayonnaise.

Nutrition Information (Approximate)

Calories: 384calProtein: 7gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 690mgPotassium: 294mgTotal Carbs: 5gFiber: 2gSugar: 3gNet Carbs: 3gVitamin A: 875IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg
Recipe By: Cheryl Malik
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