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Whole30 Bacon and Asparagus Bundles with Balsamic

These Bacon & Asparagus Bundles with Balsamic are the perfect Whole30 and Low Carb appetizer or side dish.
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword gluten free, keto, paleo, whole 30
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 10 servings
Calories 209kcal
Author Sara

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Bacon
  • 1 bunch Asparagus
  • 1/4 tsp Fresh Cracked Black Pepper
  • 1/2 cup Balsamic Vinegar

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 425' and line baking sheet with parchment paper
  • Trim the ends of the asparagus off (about a 1/2 inch) and wrap 3-4 stalks with one slice of bacon to make a bundle. Repeat until all the asparagus is wrapped
  • Place bundles on lined baking sheet and sprinkle with pepper. Place in the pre-heated oven. Cook for 15 minutes and then broil them for an additional 2-3 minutes to get the bacon nice and crispy
  • While the bundles are in the oven, make the balsamic reduction
    Add the balsamic vinegar to a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and let simmer until it is about half the original amount and remove from heat
  • When the bacon & asparagus bundles are done in the oven, drizzle or brush the balsamic reduction on them
    Add additional pepper and sea salt flakes if desired (depends on the saltiness of the bacon you use)

Notes

*to reheat these, I like to crisp them back up in a saute pan instead of the microwave

Nutrition

Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 304mg | Potassium: 196mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 357IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg