Bacon Wrapped Garlic Asparagus Bundles
Recipe fits a low-carb diet as it is centered on asparagus, a low-carb vegetable, and bacon, which is high in protein and fat but contains zero carbs.
Adapted from food.com, by Marie
Ingredients
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 lb fresh asparagus
- 1/2 lb raw bacon
- salt and black pepper
Method
- Saute garlic and parsley over low heat, then set aside to steep.
- Remove ends from asparagus that are tough.
- Lay 4 stalks of asparagus in the center of each strip of bacon and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle garlic oil over each bundle.
- Wrap bacon around the stalks and secure with a toothpick.
- Place asparagus bundles on baking sheet and bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until asparagus is tender and bacon is crisp.20 min timer
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