Bacon-Wrapped Garlic Asparagus

Drizzling asparagus with garlic oil and wrapping it in bacon is a delicious way to serve the classic spring vegetable as an appetizer or side dish.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 165 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup olive oil
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• ½ pound bacon
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• toothpicks
• 1 pound asparagus, ends trimmed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.

Step 2

Combine olive oil, garlic, and parsley in a saute pan. Saute over medium heat for 3 minutes.

Step 3

Lay 4 asparagus spears in the center of each bacon slice. Drizzle garlic oil on top. Wrap bacon around asparagus and secure with a toothpick. Transfer asparagus bundles to the baking sheet and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until bacon is crisp, 20 to 25 minutes.