These Grilled Bacon-Asparagus Skewers take this simple vegetable to new and flavorful heights! This easy but delicious side dish is ideal for quick weeknight meals or casual weekend cookouts!

These grilled bacon-asparagus skewers are basted with balsamic, olive oil, and herbs and grilled to perfection! This recipe is a great way to dress up asparagus and still retain all of its nutritional benefits. The fun part is that the asparagus is cut into bite-sized pieces—a great starting point for picky eaters.

How to Trim Asparagus

• When selecting asparagus, look for firm stalks. Anything that feels too soft is likely past its prime and should be discarded.
• Instead, choose a sturdy, medium, to medium-large sized stalks.
• Gently bend one of the stalks near the bottom until it snaps and breaks off.
• Then, lay it down next to the remaining stalks and cut them to the same length.
• Finally, cut the asparagus into thirds or 2″ long pieces.

 Ingredients

• 1 bunch asparagus (use thicker asparagus stalks for this recipe)
• 1 package regular cut bacon (you might have leftover bacon, but that’s always a good thing!)
• Olive oil (sub with avocado oil)
• Balsamic vinegar (sub with red wine vinegar or flavored balsamic)
• Garlic
• Dried oregano or basil
• Soy sauce (substitute with coconut aminos or gluten-free tamari)
• Black pepper
• Wooden skewers

How to Make Grilled Bacon-Asparagus Skewers

• Soak wooden skewers in cold water for 30 minutes before using them to prevent burning.
• Preheat your grill to medium heat or 350 degrees F.
• Wash and blot dry pre-trimmed asparagus spears. See above for more details.
• Cut each stalk into thirds or 2″ long, even-sized pieces. 
• Combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, oregano, soy sauce, and black pepper in a large bowl. Toss asparagus pieces to coat. 
• Set aside. Cut bacon strips into thirds.
• Assembling your bacon-asparagus skewers: Thread 2 pieces of asparagus onto the skewer, then fold the bacon into a weaving pattern and slide it onto the skewer. Repeat the process on each skewer, with 6 asparagus pieces and 3 pieces of bacon per skewer. Refer to the recipe image for guidance.

Grilling

• Place the bacon-asparagus skewers on the grill and cook for 10 minutes, turning a few times. Watch for flare-ups and adjust the heat accordingly.
• Once the bacon has cooked through and has a nice brown color, remove the skewers from the grill and place them onto a serving platter. 
• Serve immediately.
• Store leftover kebabs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days after preparation.
• Reheat these grilled bacon-asparagus skewers in a 350-degree oven or skillet until warmed through.

Recipe Variations

• Amp up the flavor factor by sprinkling grated Parmesan cheese over the cooked skewers.
• Drizzle with a balsamic glaze before serving.
• Experiment with different meats like turkey bacon, beef bacon, or prosciutto.

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Grilled Bacon-Asparagus Skewers

Grilled Bacon-Asparagus Skewers: a flavorful twist on a simple vegetable, perfect for quick meals or weekend cookouts!

Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine American BBQ

Keyword asparagus, bacon, grilled bacon-asparagus skewers, skewers

Prep Time 30 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 40 minutes minutes

Servings 8 People

Calories 265kcal

Ingredients

• 1 bunch asparagus spears (large asparagus)
• 1 package uncooked bacon, regular thickness (12 plus slices)
• 10 wooden skewers
• 1/3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano or dried herb of choice
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

• Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes.
• Wash and blot dry asparagus spears. Cut spears into thirds, about 2 " long and equal-sized (see notes below)
• Combine olive oil, vinegar, garlic, soy sauce, oregano, and black pepper in a large bowl. Toss asparagus pieces to coat. Set aside. Cut bacon slices into thirds
• Preheat grill for medium heat or 350 degrees F.
• Thread 2 pieces of asparagus onto the skewer, then fold bacon into a weaving pattern and slide onto the skewer. Repeat process on each skewer, where there are 6 asparagus pieces and 3 pieces of bacon per skewer. Refer to the recipe image for guidance.
• Place skewers on the grill and cook for 10 minutes, turning a few times during the cooking process. Watch for flare-ups and adjust heat accordingly.
• Once bacon has cooked through and has a golden brown color, remove skewers from the grill and place them onto a serving platter.

  Serve as a side dish or with your favorite dipping sauce.
• Store leftover skewers in an air tight container in refrigerator for 3 days after preparation.
• Reheat in a skillet until warmed through.

Notes

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How to Trim Asparagus:

• When selecting asparagus, look for firm stalks. Anything that feels too soft is likely past its prime and should be discarded.
• Instead, choose a sturdy, medium-sized stalks.
• Gently bend one of the stalks near the bottom until it snaps and breaks off.
• Then, lay it down next to the remaining stalks and cut them to the same length.
• Finally, cut the asparagus into thirds or 2″ long pieces.

Nutrition

Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 546mg | Potassium: 311mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 600IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg

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