This roasted asparagus with Asiago and bacon is amazingly delicious! It’s quick and easy enough to serve any time, yet elegant enough to serve for holidays, parties, and special occasions.
This roasted asparagus with Asiago and bacon will be a welcome side to any meal! It only takes about 30 minutes to make, and it is both incredibly delicious and incredibly low carb. Each serving comes in at just 3 grams of net carbs! Enjoy!
Let’s talk about asparagus!
Asparagus is an awesome keto vegetable option. It is a low calorie nutrient rich food. Asparagus provides a source of folate, potassium, phosphorous, and vitamins A, C, E, and K. It also provides us with fiber. Asparagus is high in antioxidants as well. It is also an incredibly low carb food. Another great thing about asparagus is that it can be prepared in a variety of ways and used in numerous recipes. Asparagus can be boiled, broiled, grilled, roasted, or sauteed. You can use asparagus as a side dish vegetable. It can also be added to casseroles, frittatas, quiches, salads, and soups. Asparagus is also a great addition to your favorite stir-fry dishes!
How do I prepare my asparagus for this roasted asparagus with Asiago and bacon dish?
Roasting asparagus is quick and easy to do, but there are a few things you can do to ensure yours turns out perfectly every time. First, you’ll want to trim your asparagus by cutting off the tough ends. Then wash and dry your asparagus. Next, drizzle your olive oil over the asparagus and toss to coat completely in the oil. After you sprinkle your seasonings over the asparagus, again toss to coat your asparagus evenly with the seasonings. You can use a spoon, tongs, or your hands to do this. The most important thing is that your asparagus is completely coated with oil and your seasonings evenly coat your vegetables. When you bake your asparagus, you’ll want to make sure the asparagus is arranged in a single layer with no overlapping.
Do you have any tips for making this roasted asparagus with Asiago and bacon?
This is a fun and easy recipe, but there are a few things you’ll want to know about it. Your total baking time will depend on the thickness of your asparagus and on how tender you want it to be. I prefer my asparagus to be fork tender with a little crispness to it. I suggest baking your asparagus for 12 minutes before topping it with your cheese and bacon. Then you simply return it to the oven and bake until the cheese is melted and it reaches your desired tenderness level. I find this dish is best served immediately. I love Asiago cheese and think it complements this dish perfectly! You can substitute freshly shredded Parmesan or Parmesan Reggiano if you’d like.
Here are some keto main dish recipes that would pair nicely with this asparagus!
Keto Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon
Mayo-Parmesan Keto Chicken Thighs
Helpful Hints:
*Line your baking sheet with parchment paper for easy clean up.
*Baking times will vary depending on the thickness of your asparagus.
Main Kitchen Equipment and Utensils:
Splash of Encouragement:
***And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away. Revelations 21:4***
Roasted Asparagus with Asiago and Bacon
This roasted asparagus with Asiago and bacon is amazingly delicious! It’s quick and easy enough to serve any time, yet elegant enough to serve for holidays, parties, and special occasions.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds asparagus, trimmed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1½ cups shredded Asiago cheese
- 10 slices bacon, fried and crumbled
Instructions
1. Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Place asparagus onto prepared baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil over asparagus, then toss to completely cover asparagus with oil.
3. Sprinkle garlic powder, salt, and pepper over asparagus. Toss to evenly cover asparagus with seasonings.
4. Arrange asparagus in a single layer on baking sheet. Bake for 12 minutes.
5. Sprinkle cheese evenly over asparagus, then sprinkle bacon evenly over cheese. Bake until cheese is melted and asparagus is fork tender, approximately 5-8 minutes.
6. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 196Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 531mgCarbohydrates: 5gNet Carbohydrates: 3gFiber: 2gSugar: 2gProtein: 11g
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