This recipe was inspired by the bacon-wrapped green bean bundles that my grandmother, Nana, makes for family gatherings. They’re usually one of my favorite things on the table — buttery, salty, sweet, and so bacon-y that you forget there are green beans in there. It sure is delicious, but no one ever said it was good for you.
This year for Thanksgiving, I decided to try whipping up a healthier paleo version of the classic southern dish. I opted for asparagus in place of green beans as they’re a bit higher in fiber and lower in carbohydrates. Oh, and also, I just LOVE asparagus 🙂
If you’re on a Whole30, just skip the Grade A maple syrup addition and make sure you stick to compliant ghee and compliant, sugar-free bacon. Wellshire farms is my personal favorite — you can find it here. FYI, for those unfamiliar with Whole30, we’re just looking for a bacon here that has no added sugar and no chemicals or preservatives, and is preferably organic. Basically, we’re looking for the most natural version of bacon you can find, and this is harder than you’d think! You can follow this link for a full list of Whole30 approved foods.
You can make a big batch of these lovelies for a dinner party, or serve them as pick-up appetizers at a party. They’re also a great option for breakfast or brunch, and pair really well with eggs. I love how versatile they are!
If you make our Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus, be sure to let us know how they turned out in the comments below, and tag us in your pics on instagram! We love to see your kitchen creations!
Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus Bundles (Whole30 + Paleo)
- Prep Time: 15m
- Cook Time: 15m
- Total Time: 30m
- Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb asparagus, ends trimmed
- 8 slices Whole30-approved bacon
- 1/4 c ghee (or butter if not on Whole30)
- 1/4 c Grade A maple syrup (leave out if on Whole30)
- 1/2 tbsp. garlic salt
- 1/4 tbsp. freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy clean-up.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the ghee or butter. Whisk in the maple syrup, garlic salt, and black pepper. Turn off heat and set aside.
- Bundle 4-5 asparagus spears together and wrap the length of the spears with one slice of uncooked bacon. Place on the baking sheet. Continue until all the spears are wrapped.
- Finally, pour the melted ghee (or butter) mixture evenly over all of the spears and bacon. Bake for 15 minutes, or until bacon is crispy and spears are tender.
