Grilled Asparagus with Turkey Bacon: A Quick and Easy Delight
A delicious combination of fresh asparagus and savory turkey bacon, grilled to perfection for a quick and easy dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb asparagus
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Trim the ends of the asparagus and place them in a bowl.
- Drizzle olive oil over the asparagus and sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then toss to coat.
- Wrap each asparagus spear with a slice of turkey bacon.
- Place the wrapped asparagus on the grill and cook for about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally until the bacon is crisp and asparagus is tender.
- Remove from the grill and serve warm.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the asparagus in the olive oil and spices for 30 minutes before grilling.
- Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of the asparagus.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Grilled Asparagus, Turkey Bacon, Quick Recipes, Easy Meals