Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus
Ingredients
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12 slices bacon
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12 ounce asparagus spears, trimmed
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2 tablespoon honey or pure maple syrup
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2 teaspoon hot water
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½ teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
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⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Directions
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Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with foil. On a plate arrange bacon between double layers of paper towels. Microwave 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until partially cooked, but not brown. Cool.
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Divide asparagus into six portions. Wrap two slices of bacon around each portion and secure with a toothpick. Place on prepared pan. For glaze, in a small bowl combine remaining ingredients.
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Roast bundles 8 minutes; turn bundles and drizzle with glaze. Roast 7 minutes more or until asparagus is tender and bacon is cooked through.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 107 | Calories |
| 6g | Fat |
| 8g | Carbs |
| 7g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 107 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 6g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium 273mg | 12% |
| Total Carbohydrate 8g | 3% |
| Total Sugars 7g | |
| Protein 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin C 3.2mg | 4% |
| Calcium 16mg | 1% |
| Iron 1.4mg | 8% |
| Potassium 198mg | 4% |
| Folate, total 29.7mcg | |
| Vitamin B-12 0.2mcg | |
| Vitamin B-6 0.1mg | |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.