Looking to include fresh asparagus in your keto menu? Try our quick and delicious Roasted Asparagus with Bacon recipe. This is a 5-ingredient recipe, ready in 25 minutes. So, let's dig in!
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- Preparation and cooking overview
- Chef's note
- 🥓 Ingredients for this roasted asparagus with bacon recipe
- Ingredient substitutions
- Additional ingredients
- Cooking tools required
- Tools substitute options
- How to make Roasted Asparagus With Bacon: step-by-step guide
- Cooking methods
- Preparation steps
- Cooking instructions
- What to serve with roasted asparagus?
- How to make it healthier?
- Time-saving tips
- What can I prepare ahead of time?
- Storage and reheating instructions
- Recipe wrap-up and conclusion
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Preparation and cooking overview
Preparing roasted asparagus is so simple and easy that anyone can make it. Roast the slender green spears with bacon and Parmesan cheese in the oven. Within 25 minutes, you get a delicious side dish ready on your dining table.
Chef's note
Have fun experimenting with different flavors and textures. For example, roast the asparagus spears with some cherry tomatoes for sweetness. And, if you're a garlic lover, add extra minced garlic on top. You can even wrap the spears in the bacon before roasting for a fun presentation twist. The choice is all yours!
For more inspiration check out our Sides recipe.
🥓 Ingredients for this roasted asparagus with bacon recipe
The best thing about this oven-roasted asparagus recipe is you can easily find the ingredients in your stocked-up Keto Pantry!
Ingredient substitutions
Let's take a look at some potential swaps that will keep our baked asparagus keto-friendly and delicious:
Additional ingredients
Experiment with these optional ingredients to enhance the flavor of the dish:
Cooking tools required
To make this Roasted Asparagus With Bacon, you will need the following kitchen tools:
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How to make Roasted Asparagus With Bacon: step-by-step guide
Cooking methods
Preparation steps
- Gather all the ingredients and measure them.
- Fry the strips of bacon on the skillet until crispy. Once they're cooked, let them cool and crumble into small pieces.
- Grate the parmesan cheese in a small bowl and keep it aside.
Cooking instructions
Cut the asparagus
- First, wash and dry the asparagus.
- Grasp the stem at each end and apply gentle pressure, bending it until it naturally breaks apart.
- Discard the woody ends and use the tender part for baking.
- In case you don't like tough skin on your asparagus, you can peel it off. Use a vegetable peeler and glide it along the stem, starting from 2 inches above the bottom of the spear. Apply light pressure and rotate the stalk as you go.
Bake the asparagus
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Place the trimmed and peeled asparagus spears on a baking dish.
- Drizzle olive oil and sprinkle the garlic powder, sea salt, and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Toss the asparagus spears gently with your hands to ensure they are well coated in oil and seasonings.
- Then, sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly and add crumbled bacon pieces.
- Carefully place the baking sheet in the oven and roast for 12-15 minutes until the asparagus spears are tender and slightly browned.
- Transfer to a serving plate and serve warm.
Chef's pro tip
Don't cook the asparagus too long, or it'll get too soft. Try to cook it just as long as the recipe says. Make sure to lay out the asparagus spears with some space in between each one. If you put too many close together, they might get steamed instead of roasted, and you won't get those tasty, crispy bits on the edges.
What to serve with roasted asparagus?
Asparagus is a versatile vegetable — you can pair it with various keto-friendly dishes to make a well-rounded meal.
How to make it healthier?
Time-saving tips
What can I prepare ahead of time?
Storage and reheating instructions
Storage tips
Reheating best practices
You don't have to reheat the leftovers; you can serve this dish cold. But if you prefer it warm, you can reheat it in the following ways:
Recipe wrap-up and conclusion
Our Roasted Asparagus with Bacon recipe is perfect for a family dinner, a pack-and-go lunch, or a fancy brunch. Elevate your meals with this flavorful and easy-to-make recipe that will leave everyone craving more.
So try this recipe next time you plan to eat something fun and rewarding!
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📖 Recipe
Roasted Asparagus With Bacon
Ingredients
- 1 bunch of asparagus trimmed and peeled
- 4-6 slices of bacon cooked and crumbled
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
Cut the asparagus
- First, wash and dry the asparagus.
- Grasp the stem at each end and apply gentle pressure, bending it until it naturally breaks apart.
- Discard the woody ends and use the tender part for baking.
- In case you don't like tough skin on your asparagus, you can peel it off. Use a vegetable peeler and glide it along the stem, starting from 2 inches above the bottom of the spear. Apply light pressure and rotate the stalk as you go.
Bake the asparagus
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Place the trimmed and peeled asparagus spears on a baking dish.
- Drizzle olive oil and sprinkle the garlic powder, sea salt, and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Toss the asparagus gently with your hands to ensure they are well coated in oil and seasonings.
- Then, sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over them and add crumbled bacon pieces.
- Carefully place the baking sheet in the oven and roast for about 12-15 minutes until the asparagus spears are tender and slightly browned.
- Transfer to a serving plate and serve warm.
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