Bacon + anything is always a winner, but this easy side dish ups the ante. The bacon comes out crispy, and the asparagus vibrant and perfectly roasted. Plus, the rendered fat adds some natural sweetness. This is a dish for a weekend dinner party or to add some specialness to a weeknight meal. 

This recipe yields about 6 servings

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit / 200 degrees Celsius.

2. Break asparagus stalks at their natural breaking point and place them on a baking sheet.

3. Toss the asparagus in olive oil, salt, and pepper.  

4. Group asparagus in groups of three to five depending on thickness and size.

5. Gently wrap asparagus bundles with individual slices of raw bacon.

6. Bake for 20 minutes or until asparagus is soft and bacon is crispy.

Tips

**Our Tahini Dressing pairs well with this delicious side dish.