Parmesan and Bacon Roasted Asparagus
Parmesan and Bacon Roasted Asparagus pairs tender-crisp spears with smoky bacon and fragrant garlic, rounded out by a hint of paprika and black pepper. The salty Parmesan and fresh parsley add a bright, savory finish that makes this side feel special without fuss. Serve it alongside roasted meats, grilled fish, or a weeknight pasta when you want a vibrant, flavorful vegetable.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Parmesan and Bacon Roasted Asparagus, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.31 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 34
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 46
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a 12x18-inch sheet pan with parchment paper.
- 2
Cook the bacon in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat until crisp and browned, about 8 minutes. Remove the bacon from the skillet, crumble it, and set it aside. Keep 1 tablespoon of the bacon drippings in the skillet.
- 3
Add olive oil, minced garlic, salt, paprika, and black pepper to the drippings in the skillet. Cook, stirring, just until the garlic is fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- 4
Add the asparagus to the skillet and stir quickly to coat it with the seasoned oil. Remove the skillet from the heat and spread the asparagus in a single layer on the prepared sheet pan.
- 5
Roast in the preheated oven until crisp-tender, 10 to 12 minutes (see note).
- 6
Place the asparagus on a serving platter and sprinkle with shaved Parmesan. Top with the crumbled bacon. Garnish with fresh parsley.
- Calories 189.25 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 11.57 g Good Source 23%
- Carbohydrate 16.0 g 6%
- Total Fat 8.77 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 3.5 g Moderate 18%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 16.32 mg Moderate 5%
- Sodium 243.53 mg Moderate 11%
- Dietary Fiber 2.62 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 2.16 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 271.01 mg Good Source 21%
- Iron 2.68 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 246.42 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 80.29 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 17.75 mg Moderate 20%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Parmesan and Bacon Roasted Asparagus is made with 9 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Asparagus, Bacon, Black Pepper, and Fresh Parsley. Each serving provides about 189.25 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Parmesan and Bacon Roasted Asparagus made of?
- The main ingredients are Asparagus, Bacon, Black Pepper, Fresh Parsley, Garlic. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Parmesan and Bacon Roasted Asparagus?
- About 25 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 189.25 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Parmesan and Bacon Roasted Asparagus easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Parmesan and Bacon Roasted Asparagus healthy?
- Parmesan and Bacon Roasted Asparagus has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 189.25 calories and 11.57 g of protein, or 23% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 243.53 mg (11% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.5 g (18% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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