Roasted Asparagus with Bacon

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Roasted asparagus with bacon is a delicious and very easy side dish recipe that's naturally low in carbohydrates!

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Makes: 4 Servings

Net Carbs: 2.1

Calories: 141

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

2 tbs olive oil
2 teaspoon garlic paste
1 bunch fresh asparagus approx. 9 oz when trimmed
salt and black pepper
4 slices bacon roughly chopped

Equipment

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400F.
Make the garlic oil by whisking the garlic paste into the oil in a large bowl.
Trim the woody ends from the asparagus and place them in the bowl. Toss to coat in the oil.
Transfer the asparagus to a baking sheet and season with salt and pepper.
Roast for 8-15 minutes, depending on thickness of the stalks and personal preference.
Meanwhile, roughly chop some bacon and fry it until crispy.
Place the asparagus on a serving platter, drain the cooked bacon on paper towels, and sprinkle the bacon over the asparagus.

Nutrition

Calories: 141kcalCarbohydrates: 3.4gProtein: 5.5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 425mgFiber: 1.3gNet Carbs: 2.1g

Notes

The recipe can be prepared in advance up to end of step 4.

2.1 g net carbs per serving (quarter of the recipe)

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Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is my best approximation. Net carbs are calculated as the total grams carbs minus the total grams of fiber.