BACON-WRAPPED GRILLED ASPARAGUS

Bacon-Wrapped Grilled Asparagus image

I tried this at a friend's house and modified the recipe to appeal to my family's tastes. I recommend cooking the asparagus outside on the grill. It's excellent for any celebration. -Karyl Tobel, Helena, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 16 appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 5

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 pound bacon strips
16 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed

Steps:

In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oil and garlic. Wrap a bacon strip around each asparagus spear. Thread 8 asparagus spears onto 2 parallel soaked wooden skewers. Repeat with remaining asparagus. Grill, covered, over medium-low heat 18-20 minutes or until bacon is crisp, turning occasionally. Brush with soy sauce mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 304mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.