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    May 21, 2019 by Chelsea · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · Tags: dairy free, gluten free, grain free, nut free, paleo, primal

    Maple Bacon Asparagus (Gluten Free, Paleo)

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    Both sweet and salty, Maple Bacon Asparagus makes the perfect paleo and gluten free side dish for warmer weather.

    Spring is here, which means asparagus is in season! This is THE time to pick up these wondrous stalks and create some epic meals. With an easy maple vinaigrette and crispy bacon pieces, this is a simple way to take asparagus up a notch.

    • Asparagus topped with crumbled bacon and a maple-mustard vinaigrette
    • Crumbled bacon on top of roasted asparagus

    Bacon + asparagus: a match made in heaven

    I'm definitely in the camp of "bacon makes almost everything better" but in this case, it's most definitely true regardless of your affinity for bacon. Bacon and asparagus just go together. 'Nuff said.

    Asparagus topped with crumbled bacon and a maple-mustard vinaigrette

    Bacon delivers a lot of umami flavor, which simply categorizes it as savory taste... Of course, though, we all know "savory taste" is a more official way of saying it's damn good and we want more of it.

    Add that umami flavor to asparagus, and something special happens. Sure, I'd likely say the same thing about any bacon + veggie combo, but there's a reason bacon-wrapped asparagus is the most popular recipe on Do You Even Paleo right now. The two just go together.

    • Serving tray with paleo roasted asparagus topped with crumbled bacon and maple vinaigrette
    • Crumbled bacon and maple vinaigrette on top of gluten free roasted asparagus

    Making maple vinaigrette

    A crucial piece of this recipe is the maple vinaigrette you're going to drench the asparagus with.

    So, let's dive in to the components. This vinaigrette has just 4 ingredients, and one is a happy consequence of cooking bacon — bacon fat!

    Asparagus topped with crumbled bacon and a maple-mustard vinaigrette

    With that bacon fat, red wine vinegar, stoneground mustard, and maple syrup, this vinaigrette packs briney and sweet flavor in a small package.

    You don't have to use all the vinaigrette for the asparagus if you don't want to, but I sure did. Conversely, you could double the vinaigrette recipe and save half of it for other salad creations or as a sauce for chicken/pork. It's one of those vinaigrettes that goes great with lots of food!

    More gluten free side dish recipes

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    • Paleo Scalloped Potatoes (W30)
    • Chipotle Honey Roasted Carrots
    • Roasted Beets with Parsley (W30)
    • Tomato and Cucumber Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette (W30)
    Asparagus topped with crumbled bacon and a maple-mustard vinaigrette
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    Asparagus topped with crumbled bacon and a maple-mustard vinaigrette

    Maple Bacon Asparagus (Gluten Free, Paleo)

    • Author: Chelsea at DoYouEvenPaleo.net
    • Prep Time: 15
    • Cook Time: 10
    • Total Time: 25 minutes
    • Yield: 4 servings 1x
    • Category: Side dish
    • Method: Broiled
    • Cuisine: American
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    Lean in to seasonal Spring produce with this Maple Bacon Asparagus recipe! This is a showstopper perfect for dinner parties, get togethers, or just impressing your family. It's gluten free and paleo, too!


    Ingredients

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    • 1 pound asparagus spears, trimmed
    • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
    • ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
    • 3 slices uncured thick-cut bacon
    • 3 tablespoons reserved bacon fat
    • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon stone-ground mustard
    • 1 teaspoon real maple syrup (plus more, to taste)

    Instructions

    1. Move oven rack to the mid to high level. Preheat broiler on high and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss the asparagus spears in olive oil and salt. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet. Broil for 8-10 minutes, stirring once halfway.
    2. Meanwhile, preheat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook for 4-5 minutes, flipping once halfway through. Remove bacon and crumble. Spoon out 3 tablespoons of bacon fat, transferring to a heat-safe bowl or jar. Whisk in the red wine vinegar, mustard, and maple syrup. Taste, and add more maple syrup, ¼ teaspoon at a time, until desired sweetness level is reached. Drizzle the maple vinaigrette over asparagus and top with crumbled bacon.

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