Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
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.
Yield: 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.
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.
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.
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
Calories: 384cal | Protein: 7g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 690mg | Potassium: 294mg | Total Carbs: 5g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Net Carbs: 3g | Vitamin A: 875IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 3mg