Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 2 lbs. asparagus (ends trimmed)
  • 8 slices bacon (thick or regular cut)
  • 4 Tbsp. butter (or dairy-free butter, melted)
  • 1 clove garlic (crushed)
  • 1 Tbsp. coconut sugar*
  • 1 tsp. salt (to taste)
  • ¼ tsp. pepper (to taste)
  • Parsley (optional)

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil. Layer bacon strips on a wire rack and then place it on the lined baking sheet. Be careful not to let the strips overlap.
  • Bake bacon in oven for 12-16 minutes, depending on thickness**, or until strips are more than halfway cooked. Let bacon cool slightly before handling and drain bacon grease from the pan.
  • Wrap 4-5 pieces of asparagus in one strip of bacon. Place asparagus bundles back on the wire rack.
  • In a small bowl whisk together the melted butter, garlic, sugar, salt, and pepper. Brush over asparagus bundles and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until asparagus is cooked to your desired doneness.
  • Serve with a sprinkle of finely chopped fresh parsley and enjoy!