ZERO-CARB BACON-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS & ORANGE BUTTER
Servings: 12 spears
So delicious, yet so simple. Quick, yet impressive. One of the best and most nutritious side-dishes you can prepare.
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Ingredients
- 200 g fresh asparagus spears 12 spears - net weight after fibrous part removed
- 65 g thin bacon or pancetta rashers 12 slices
- 20 g unsalted butter
- ¼ tsp orange extract
- ⅛ tsp orange zest about half a small orange
Instructions
- remove the fibrous lower part of the asparagus by bending the stalk 1-2 inches from the bottom until it snaps naturally.
- wind 1 bacon or pancetta rasher around each asparagus spear, starting from the bottom and working up towards the tip.
- place on a rack on top of an oven tray to catch any dripping fat.
- bake at 180C fan or 200C static (no need to pre-heat) for about 30 mins or until bacon/pancetta is crispy.
- for the orange butter, soften butter until it has a cream cheese consistency and stir in grated orange zest (rind only, no pith) and orange extract.
- serve piping hot with orange butter melting over the spears.
Notes
When wrapping the bacon/pancetta, make sure the fat edge is exposed and there is minimal overlap; it will give you a more even, crispy result. Laying the wrapped spears on a suspended tray will also ensure improved circulation of heat and a better result.
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Nutrition
Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 20g
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