Name: Easy Keto Bacon-Garlic Asparagus
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: American

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April 29, 2025

Why add bacon when you can add bacon AND garlic? This easy roasted asparagus gives rich flavor to a simple green veggie. The recipe is a Yummly original created by Edwina Clark, RDN.

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Easy Keto Bacon-Garlic Asparagus

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Ingredients

WarningSulphites allergen identified

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Slice the bacon into 1/4-inch strips.

Crush and finely mince the garlic.

Trim the rough ends from the asparagus spears, and arrange on the baking sheet.

Sprinkle the minced garlic and sliced bacon over the asparagus.

Roast on middle rack of oven until asparagus is tender and bacon is crisp, 10-15 minutes.

Check to see that asparagus is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.

Serve immediately.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Bacon Crisp Mastery 🥓
Cut bacon into small pieces and pre-cook until just crispy before adding to asparagus to prevent soggy texture and ensure maximum flavor distribution.
Asparagus Trim Technique 🔪
Always snap off the woody bottom ends of asparagus by hand - they naturally break at the perfect point where tender meets tough, ensuring the most delicious and tender result.
Garlic Infusion Secret 🧄
Mince garlic finely and let it sit for 10 minutes before cooking to activate its health-boosting allicin compounds and develop a deeper, more complex flavor profile.
Roasting Rack Hack 🔥
Use a wire rack on your baking sheet to elevate asparagus, allowing hot air to circulate and create perfectly crisp edges without soggy bottoms.
Keto Fat Maximization 🧈
Drizzle asparagus with high-quality olive oil or melted butter before roasting to increase fat content and help achieve that perfect keto-friendly crispy texture.