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Bacon Wrapped Vegetables

Bacon Wrapped Vegetables with Sweet Maple Twist

Delight your guests with Bacon Wrapped Vegetables, a perfect blend of sweet, smoky, and savory flavors for your holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 bundles
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 4 medium Carrots Trimmed and cut into 4-5 inch pieces
  • 4 medium Parsnips Trimmed and cut into 4-5 inch pieces
  • 12 spears Asparagus Trimmed
Bacon
  • 12 slices Thick-cut Bacon Or prosciutto for a lighter option
Maple Glaze
  • 1/2 cup Pure Maple Syrup Or honey as a substitute
  • 3 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar Or white wine vinegar as an alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin Or your favorite spice mix
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger Fresh ginger can be used for a stronger flavor
  • to taste Salt Adjust according to your preference

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Foil or Parchment Paper
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper.
  2. Trim the ends off the carrots, parsnips, and asparagus, then cut them into uniform lengths, about 4-5 inches long.
  3. Gather the vegetables into bundles, featuring three asparagus spears, three carrot pieces, and three parsnip pieces per bundle.
  4. Wrap each vegetable bundle with a slice of thick-cut bacon, secuering with twine if desired, and arrange seam-side down on the baking sheet.
  5. Season the bundles with salt and pepper, then roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
  6. Whisk together maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, ground cumin, and ground ginger to create the glaze.
  7. After 20 minutes, remove from the oven and drizzle the glaze over each bundle. Return to the oven for another 5 minutes.
  8. Once the bacon is crispy and the glaze has set, let cool slightly and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bundleCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 12gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Best enjoyed immediately for crispy texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge.

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