Bacon Wrapped Asparagus is the perfect side dish at dinnertime. Great for lunch or meal prepping as well. They’re full of flavour and only 20 minutes to make!
Let’s just talk about vegetables for a minute. What is your favourite veggie? Growing up I was never one to like asparagus and I think it was because of it’s thickness and hard-to-chew consistency. No offence mom (the best cook I know), but I now enjoy them with my kind of seasoning, and baked instead of boiled.
The flavours go a long way, oh and the bacon helps too.
What’s great about this dish is that it can be your main dish breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Having guests over? Serve bacon wrapped asparagus on a platter as an appetizer. Everyone will undoubtably grab a bundle to munch on.
I used groups of four asparagus, as seen in the photos, but you can wrap each one individually and make it a snack.
Serve with rice, seafood, potatoes, quinoa, or whatever your little heart desires. You’re going to love how tasty this asparagus is and how quick it is to make. In 20 minutes, no draining required, you will have not-soggy but crispy bacon wrapped goodness!
Similarly to my sweet potato kielbasa skillet where I use uncured meat, this recipe quires bacon with no sugar added. Look for meat with no antibiotics, growth hormones, and fed no animal by-products. To find bacon that has little or no sugar, go to your local butcher or whole foods store and buy organic.
More whole 30 recipes you’ll love
- Crispy Oven-Baked Sweet Potato Fries (GF, Vegan, Paleo, Whole 30)
- Lemon and Garlic Butter Salmon (Gluten-Free, Paleo, Whole 30)
- Portobello Mushroom Bacon Burgers (Gluten-Free, Paleo, Whole 30)
At the end of the day, this recipe can be enjoyed at any time. Make it with eggs for a wholesome breakfast or store in containers with rice for lunch or dinner meal prepping. I hope you enjoy this 20 minute meal as much as we do!
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Paleo and Whole 30 Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Ingredients
- 1 bunch asparagus
- 1/2 pack uncured bacon
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425.
- Line a baking sheet with foil or a non-stick cooking spray. OR cover a baking sheet with a baking rack (to drain the grease from the bacon).
- Bundle asparagus into groups of four and wrap with one piece of bacon. Place spread apart on baking ban/rack.
- Drizzle olive oil and sprinkle seasoning on top of the bundles.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes depending on desired crispiness of bacon. Serve immediately.
