Effortless Low Carb Bacon Asparagus (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
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1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
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Freshly ground black pepper, amount to taste
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A pinch of salt, add as desired
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1 tablespoon of olive oil
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8-10 slices of thick bacon, uncooked
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1 pound of asparagus, trim the woody ends
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) and get a baking tray ready by lining it with parchment paper.
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Pour olive oil over the bundles so they're coated, then sprinkle a pinch of black pepper and salt on top.
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Take 3-4 spears of asparagus and wrap a strip of bacon snugly around the middle. Repeat until you've used up everything.
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Lay each bacon-wrapped asparagus bundle onto your prepared tray, spacing them out so they don't touch.
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Place the tray in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes. Keep an eye out for the bacon turning crispy and the asparagus getting tender. Thicker bacon might take longer.
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Scatter a little garlic powder and freshly grated Parmesan on the bundles just before serving for an extra kick.
# Notes:
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Make sure the asparagus spears are all the same size for an even cook and to make them look nicer.
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Double-check that your bacon doesn’t have hidden sugar if you're following a keto plan strictly.
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If you're short on time, you can lightly cook the bacon beforehand, cutting down the oven time.