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The Easiest Asparagus and Bacon Bake

The Easiest Asparagus and Bacon Bake

Serves 4-6
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The combination of salty bacon and savory garlic makes the roasted asparagus shine. It’s a no-fuss recipe that’s sure to impress everyone at your table.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds asparagus, ends trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 4 slices bacon, chopped into 1-inch pieces
  • 4 garlic cloves, sliced
  • ⅓ cup frozen peas, thawed
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 5 sprigs fresh thyme

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400° F.

In an 8 x 8-inch glass baking dish, stir together the asparagus, bacon, garlic, peas, olive oil, salt and pepper. Add the thyme sprigs on top and place in the oven.

Bake for 40-45 minutes until the asparagus is fork tender and the bacon is fully cooked. Remove thyme stems and stir before serving. Serve warm.

Make-ahead tip: Trim the asparagus and cut the bacon the day before. Store separately in the fridge until ready to assemble the dish.

Nutrition Analysis: 170 cal, 14 g fat, 0 mg chol, 470 mg sodium, 8 g carbs, 4 g fiber, 3 g sugar, 6 g protein.

Lauren Marie writes the popular gluten-free food blog LaurenMarieGlutenFree.com.

Nutritional analysis for recipes is created using Food Processor SQL nutrition and fitness software by ESHA. Recipes are analyzed per serving (unless otherwise indicated) for calories, fat, cholesterol, sodium, carbohydrates, fiber and protein. Nutrient amounts are approximate due to variations in brands, manufacturer, preparation and ingredient substitutions. When ingredient choices are listed, we use the first one. Nonspecific amounts, for example "to taste," and garnishes are not included.
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