What veggie isn’t delicious wrapped in bacon? This Grilled Bacon Wrapped Asparagus is simple and quick to make and the perfect side for any grilled meal.
If your goal is to eat more veggies, why not wrap them in bacon? Get all the health benefits of the veggie in a tasty package.
I’ll share a few tricks to getting the best tasting grilled asparagus!
Ingredients you’ll need
- fresh asparagus
- olive oil
- lemon pepper seasoning
- precooked bacon
How to prepare asparagus for grilling
- remove the tough end of the asparagus by taking one stalk and bending until it snaps – this will guide where to slice the ends off for the rest of the bunch
- toss with olive oil and seasoning
- wrap with a small piece of bacon
- place on preheated grill – use a grill pan if desired to keep them from falling through the grates
- carefully turn a few times as the bundles cook to keep them from burning
How to choose asparagus
I like to choose asparagus that is thin to ensure it will be tender. Additionally make sure that the asparagus is still very crispy and the end will snap off easily to ensure it’s fresh
More Tips
- using precooked bacon will ensure that you asparagus will not burn before the bacon becomes crisp
- leftover asparagus does not reheat well but feel free to chop up and add to salads
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Grilled Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
What veggie isn't delicious wrapped in bacon? This Grilled Bacon Wrapped Asparagus is simple and quick to make and the perfect side for any grilled meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
- 8 slices precooked bacon
Instructions
- Preheat grill to around 400 degrees
- Trim ends from asparagus and toss with olive oil and seasoning
- Create bundles by grouping 3-4 pieces of asparagus and wrapping with a slice of bacon until secure
- Place bundled asparagus carefully on grill
- Grill for 15 minutes or until asparagus is crisp tender and bacon is crispy
Notes
- be sure to use the pre-cooked bacon that you can purchase instead of bacon you need to cook. This will ensure the asparagus doesn’t burn while the bacon gets crispy
- change up the seasonings to customize this recipe
- chop up leftovers and serve in salads
Nutrition
Calories: 108kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 5gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 185mgPotassium: 215mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 572IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 2mg
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