Who needs a pretty spring appetizer idea? Well here you are! Crispy bacon wrapped around fresh bright asparagus stems! A beautiful looking dish that is both healthy and delicious!

Here are the reasons why you should make these asap:

• They can be served as finger food or a fancy entrée course.
• They don’t need much hands on time and can be prepared in advance.
• Asparagus is almost a superfood with all the health benefits it gives you!
• Most importantly they taste absolutely wonderful!

The list could go on and on. Bacon wrapped asparagus is just completely next level of the side dish game. They look absolutely fantastic served up next to your dish. It is also a great appetizer idea. These little beauties steal the show every time.

Asparagus is a beautiful vegetable that easily glams up your dinner. It has so many health benefits and it also tastes wonderful. This vegetable is in season quite a small period of time so you should definitely make the most of it.

Health Benefits of Asparagus

(source: https://www.health.com/nutrition/asparagus-health-benefits)

• Asparagus is low in fat and calories (one cup is 27 calories), but it also contains 2.8 grams of fiber.
• Asparagus is a natural diuretic, meaning it helps remove excess fluid and salt from the body.
• Asparagus is full of antioxidants
• Asparagus is a source of vitamin E, that helps strengthen the immune system.
• Asparagus is good for gut health.
• Asparagus contains lots of Vitamin B which is a mood booster
• Asparagus contains lots of Vitamin K that helps with bone health and coagulation
• Asparagus is a source of Folic acid which helps with cell generation and is very important during pregnancy.

So in short, bacon wrapped asparagus is a great homemade appetizer or side dish idea, that tastes delicious and always looks classy. And on top of it you contribute to the health of all your guests! What could be better?

Here’s the recipe!

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Recipe

Ingredients:

• A bunch of green asparagus on the thinner side
• The equivalent number of thin bacon slices

Instructions:

• Chop off the tough ends of asparagus (and peel them very thinly if you wish, but that’s optional)
• Wrap the bacon slices around asparagus stalks
• Place the wrapped asparagus on a baking sheet so that they don’t touch each other
• Bake about 15-20 min at 200C/390F until the bacon looks crispy and delicious.
• Place them on a plate that is covered with a paper towel before serving so that the excess grease can be removed.

Just make some, you won’t regret it. They are really really good.

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