Bacon Wrapped Caramelized Sesame Asparagus

• Gluten free

• Meat

  • 4 slices Bacon, thick cut

• Produce

  • 1 bunch Asparagus
  • 1 Garlic clove

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 1/2 tbsp Brown sugar
  • 1/2 tbsp Sesame seeds, Toasted

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 1/2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1/2 tbsp Sesame oil, toasted

Found on howsweeteats.com

Ingredients

• 1 bunch of asparagus, about 20-25 spears, stems removed
• 4 slices thick-cut bacon
• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 garlic clove, minced or pressed
• 1/2 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Directions

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top. Spray the rack with nonstick spray. In a small bowl, whisk together oils, brown sugar and garlic. Set aside. Bunch together 5-6 asparagus spears and tightly wrap a piece of bacon around the bundle. Place on the wire rack seam-side down and repeat. Using a pastry brush, a spoon or even your hands (I did this...), brush the spears thoroughly with the oil/sugar mixture. Give each bundle a hefty sprinkle of sesame seeds. Roast for 35-40 minutes, or until bacon is crispy. Serve warm.