GRILLED ASPARAGUS WITH BACON AND MAPLE GLAZE

Salty-sweet bacon pairs perfectly with garden-fresh asparagus

NUTRITION INFO

PER SERVE 158kJ, protein 5g, total fat 0.6g (sat. fat 0.2g), carbs 1g, fibre 2g, sodium 270mg

• Carb exchanges 0

• GI estimate n/a

• Gluten-free option

PREPARATION TIME: 10 MINS

(+ COOLING)

COOKING TIME: 15 MINS SERVES 6 (AS A NO-CARB SIDE) 125g pkt Weight Watchers Bacon,

each piece cut into 3 lengthways 2 bunches asparagus, woody

ends trimmed

2 Tbsp Queen Maple Flavoured

Syrup (sugar free)

2 tsp hot water

1/2 tsp Dijon mustard or

gluten-free mustard

Pinch cayenne pepper

1 Place bacon between pieces of paper towel on a microwave-safe plate. Cook on High/100% for 11/2-2 minutes or until partially cooked. Set aside to cool.

2 Divide asparagus into six portions. Wrap a few pieces of bacon around each portion and secure with toothpicks. Combine maple syrup, water, mustard and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.

3 Preheat a barbecue grill or chargrill plate on medium. Add asparagus bundles and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until bacon is crispy, turning frequently and brushing with maple syrup mixture for the last 2 minutes of cooking. Remove from grill and serve warm.

It’s crunch time with this veg!