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Asparagus Bundles with Bacon Recipe
Apr 12, 2012 @ 2:21 PM
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Daily Value: 8%
Servings: 8
Low-Carb
Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Wheat-Free, Sugar-Conscious
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Nutrition
Cal/Serving: 165Daily Value: 8%
Servings: 8
Low-Carb
Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Wheat-Free, Sugar-Conscious
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated | 4g | 22% |
| Carbs | 6g | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 10% |
| Sugars | 4g | 0% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 246mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 302mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 1mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 872IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 11% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0mg | 16% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0mg | 11% |
| Niacin (B3) | 2mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 8% |
| Folic Acid (B9) | 60µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 49µg | 61% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 6g | 0% |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1g | 0% |
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Marinating asparagus and wrapping them in bundles with thick, juicy bacon turns the spears into a little entrée or a hefty side dish. Saving the marinade for drizzling over the cooked bundles adds one last punch of flavor. The bundles can also be roasted in the oven.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 pounds medium asparagus (2 bunches)
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 8 slices thick-cut bacon
DIRECTIONS
Preheat the grill to medium heat, about 350 degrees.
Remove the tough ends of the asparagus.
Combine the balsamic vinegar, garlic, thyme, and pepper in a large shallow dish. Add the asparagus and toss to coat. Marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes. Reserve the marinade.
Bundle about 8 or 9 spears together and wrap in bacon. The bacon will hold the spears together without any toothpicks or skewers. Continue with the remaining asparagus and bacon. You should have 8 bundles.
Grill the bundles for 8 minutes, turning 3 times, or until the bacon is done and the asparagus is tender. Transfer the bundles to a serving platter and drizzle with the reserved marinade.
