Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus + DIY Meat Rub

Kyra Williams for The Upside Blog

by | Updated: April 24th, 2017

Looking for a gourmet party food dish that’s easy as 1-2-3? You’ve come to the right place. In just three steps, you can make juicy, bite-sized hors d’oeuvres your guests will devour. And if bacon isn’t your thing (or you’re feeding vegan visitors)—that’s OK! Make a meatless batch by swapping bacon for thinly sliced eggplant, which tastes just as delicious with the following homemade black truffle-oil-based meat rub recipe.

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Ingredients

1 lb. asparagus
1/2 lb. bacon
2 Tbsp. California Olive Ranch Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 Tbsp. Bragg Liquid Aminos
2 Tbsp. minced onion
2 tsp. minced garlic
2 tsp black truffle oil
Himalayan pink sea salt, to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. To make meat rub, combine all ingredients in bowl (except asparagus and bacon) and set aside.
  2. Cut asparagus spears and bacon strips in half. Double up asparagus halves and wrap with bacon.
  3. On grill pan, arrange wrapped asparagus and drizzle with meat rub. Roast for 25-30 min.