Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
An easy to make low-carb diabetic-friendly side dish, that goes perfectly with any meal.
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Servings: 6
Calories: 36kcal
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Ingredients
- 1 lb Asparagus (usually one bunch)
- 1 package thinly sliced bacon (375 grams or about 3/4 lb or 454 grams))
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (180°C)
- Wash the asparagus and trim off the bottom 1/4 of the stalks.
- Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
- Place wire baking rack onto the sheet pan.
- Take 2 or 3 stalks and hold them together as you wrap one slice of bacon around them. Start at the bottom and wrap to the top of the asparagus spears.
- Place onto wire baking rack.
- Repeat until all the asparagus is wrapped.
- Bake on center rack of oven for approximately 20 minutes, or until the bacon appears crispy.
- Remove and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 36kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Fiber: 2g | Net Carbs: 1gr | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 153mg | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 2mg