Bacon-Wrapped Vegetables

Elevate your next meal with these irresistible Bacon-Wrapped Vegetables, a perfect balance of smoky, savory, and vibrant flavors. Fresh carrot sticks, tender asparagus, crisp red bell pepper, and zucchini strips are lightly seasoned, wrapped in thick-cut bacon, and roasted to perfection for a crispy exterior and tender, caramelized vegetables. This simple yet stunning recipe comes together in under 45 minutes and works beautifully as a crowd-pleasing appetizer, a flavorful side dish, or even a fun addition to your barbecue spread. Ideal for parties or weeknight dinners, these bacon-wrapped veggie bundles are as visually appealing as they are delicious, and they’re easy to customize with your favorite vegetables. Whether you're entertaining or simply looking to jazz up your sides, this recipe is the perfect blend of wholesome ingredients and indulgent flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 12 slices Thick-cut bacon
• 12 pieces Carrot sticks
• 12 pieces Asparagus spears
• 1 large Red bell pepper
• 1 medium Zucchini
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 24 pieces Optional: toothpicks

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Peel the carrots and cut them into sticks approximately the same size as the asparagus spears.

Step 3

Slice the red bell pepper and zucchini into strips that are similar in size to the carrot sticks and asparagus.

Step 4

Place all vegetables in a large bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Toss to coat evenly.

Step 5

Lay a slice of bacon on a flat surface and place one piece of each vegetable (carrot stick, asparagus spear, bell pepper strip, zucchini strip) at one end of the bacon.

Step 6

Roll the bacon tightly around the vegetables and secure with a toothpick if needed.

Step 7

Place the bacon-wrapped vegetables seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 8

Repeat the process with the remaining bacon and vegetables.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and vegetables are tender.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Step 11

Serve warm as an appetizer or side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	833.7 grams (833.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1125

Total Fat 89.30g	114%
Saturated Fat 29.00g	145%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.50g
Cholesterol 131mg	44%
Sodium 5857mg	255%
Total Carbohydrate 42.60g	15%
Dietary Fiber 12.00g	43%
Total Sugars 26.40g
Protein 30.90g	62%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 121mg	9%
Iron 6mg	32%
Potassium 1766mg	38%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 73.2%

Protein: 11.3%

Carbs: 15.5%