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Honey Mustard Asparagus Bundles

Honey Mustard Asparagus Bundles

Honey Mustard Asparagus Bundles are a tasty side dish for an Easter meal or any spring dinner with family.
Servings: 4 bundles
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 16 spears asparagus
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 slices smoked bacon, thin cut
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice, fresh squeezed

Honey Mustard Dressing

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • pinch salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Rinse, dry and trim the asparagus by cutting off 2 to 3 inches at the bottom of each stalk.
  • Lay the asparagus spears on a sheet pan and sprinkle with olive oil, salt and pepper, roll the spears to coat each piece.
  • Carefully wrap one piece of bacon around 3-4 spears of asparagus, overlapping the bacon as you wrap it. It should form a band around the middle of each bundle. Place the bundles two inches apart on the same sheet pan for baking.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the ingredients for honey mustard dressing until combined and thickened. Brush it over each asparagus bundle. Add a pinch of Italian seasoning to each bundle.
    Honey Mustard Asparagus Bundles
    • Use a pair of tongs to rotate the asparagus bundles halfway through cooking to help them to cook evenly. Crisp the bundles by placing them under the broiler for a minute or two, if desired.
  • Bake asparagus bundles in a 350 degree F oven for 18-22 minutes, until asparagus is tender and bacon is cooked through. Remove bundles from the oven and brush with remaining dressing, if desired. Squeeze a drizzle of fresh lemon juice over the asparagus for a bright, fresh flavor. Recipe makes 4 servings/bundles of asparagus.
    Honey Mustard Asparagus Bundles

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan, or a large shallow baking dish
  • 1 pastry brush, or spoon

Notes

Tips for making the Best Asparagus Bundles
  • Be sure to rinse the asparagus thoroughly to remove any excess dirt or debris. Using young, tender asparagus will make your bundles flavorful and bright.
  • If bacon strips are long or you want to cut back on calories and fat, cut each piece of bacon in half before wrapping it around the asparagus spears. It is recommended to wrap the bacon at least twice around each bundle.
  • Adjust baking time for the asparagus bundles based on the thickness of the spears. Thin spears will cook more quickly, while thicker stalks of asparagus may take 20 minutes or more to cook through.
  • Brush the remaining honey mustard dressing over the spears when they come out of the oven for extra tangy flavor. And a drizzle of fresh-squeezed lemon juice give this side dish a bright pop of flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 243kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 632mgPotassium: 149mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 42IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg