Keto Asparagus Twisties

Name: Keto Asparagus Twisties
Prep time: 84 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 119 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: keto
Ingredients: Almond Flour; Baking Powder; Mozzarella Cheese; Cream Cheese; Raw Egg; Asparagus, Raw; Bacon; Water

198 ratings

Prepare Time 84 minutes

Cook Time 35 minutes

This steakhouse-worthy Keto side dish can add an elevated touch to your dinner, but it works just as well as an addition to your meal prepping. Whole asparagus stalks require zero seasonings or preparation. Fully wrapping the stalks in bacon adds all the tenderization and salt you need. Wrapped over the bacon-wrapped asparagus are twists of Keto Fathead dough, which add a crunchy layer to tender asparagus. A brushing of egg wash adds that professional-looking touch. At your discretion, you may add extra seasonings to the top of the asparagus twisties before baking, such as fresh-cracked black pepper or garlic powder. Serve the asparagus twisties on the side of your protein main dish or enjoy as a snack before your meal. ### What Is Fathead Dough? Fathead dough was born from the Keto movement. It’s one of the easiest ways to substitute any dough made with wheat-based flours, which are too high in carbs for the Keto diet. A little almond flour is all you need because the main ingredients of the dough are mozzarella and cream cheese. Once the two cheeses are melted together, they create the perfect binding mechanism for the dough. The melted texture makes the dough pliable and easy to roll out. Just keep your dough chilled until you need to use it. It stays fresh in your refrigerator, or you can freeze the dough for longer use. ### Use Asparagus In Season Depending on where you live, asparagus will be available in stores nearly year-round. Asparagus is considered in-season during late-winter months up through spring. This is when you’ll be able to use thick stalks that can be wrapped in bacon and Fathead dough for baking. If you find asparagus in your grocery store, but it’s not quite in peak season, you’ll see thin stalks. You can still use this asparagus but bundle the thin stalks up to equal the weight of a thick, in-season stalk of asparagus. This way, you can use this Keto recipe any time of year! Jessica L.

How to make Keto Asparagus Twisties

Before you bake the asparagus twisties, you’ll need to make the Fathead dough. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the almond flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the mozzarella cheese and cream cheese. Melt the cheeses together in 30-second increments until you can stir them together. While the cheeses are warm, stir half an egg into them. Add the mixture to your bowl of dry ingredients.
Use a wooden spoon or your hands to mix and fold the Fathead dough together. Mix until the dough picks up all the almond flour and there are few to no white streaks in the dough. Transfer the dough to plastic wrap and flatten the dough into a rectangle. Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and store in your refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Once the dough has chilled for an hour, you can prepare the twisties. Preheat an oven to 350 degrees. Roll the chilled dough out between two pieces of parchment paper to a 5x7” rectangle. You can trim away any rough edges to have an even rectangle, but perfection isn’t required here. Slice the rectangle into long, ¼-inch thick strips - one for each asparagus twistie.
Return the sliced strips of Fathead dough to your refrigerator to keep them cool. Meanwhile, arrange your asparagus stalks on a clean surface. Cut away any hard purple ends of your asparagus. Additionally, cut strips of bacon in half lengthwise, so you have long strips of bacon approximately the same length as the strips of Fathead dough.
One by one, wrap a strip of bacon around a stalk of asparagus until it’s completely wrapped. Pull a strip of Fathead from your refrigerator and gently wrap it around the bacon-wrapped asparagus. Repeat this process until each piece of asparagus is wrapped in bacon and a strip of dough. Arrange the finished asparagus twisties on a sheet tray lined with parchment paper. Whisk together the remaining half of the egg with the water, and brush the egg wash liberally over the twisties.
Bake the tray of asparagus twisties for 30-35 minutes, no flipping required. You can rotate your baking tray to ensure even baking in your oven about halfway through the baking time. For a snack or small side, enjoy 2 asparagus twisties. For a side dish to a larger meal or meal prep, enjoy 4 asparagus twisties.

Ingredients of Keto Asparagus Twisties

Ingredient	Quantity
1. Almond Flour	½ cup
2. Baking Powder	⅛ teaspoon
3. Mozzarella Cheese	½ cup, shredded
4. Cream Cheese	1 ounce
5. Raw Egg	1 large
6. Asparagus, Raw	8 medium - spear - 5 1/4" to 7" long
7. Bacon	4 slice - 6" long
8. Water	½ teaspoon

Keto Asparagus Twisties nutrients

caloriesKCal: 106.629 caloriesKJ: 446.138 totalCarbs: 2.518 diabetesCarbsADA: 2.518 netCarbs: 1.395 diabetesCarbs: 1.409 fiber: 1.095 starch: 0.105 sugar: 0.92 addedSugar: 0.036 sugarAlcohols: 0.027 protein: 5.698 fat: 8.568 transFat: 0.09 monousatFat: 3.922 polyunsatFat: 1.295 omega3Fat: 0.037 omega6Fat: 1.258 saturatedFat: 2.771 cholesterol: 37.137 vitaminA: 40.682 vitaminC: 0.896 vitaminD: 0.185 vitaminE: 1.994 vitaminK: 6.926 vitaminB1: 0.065 vitaminB2: 0.153 vitaminB3: 0.832 vitaminB5: 0.225 vitaminB6: 0.059 vitaminB12: 0.172 potassium: 121.144 magnesium: 24.371 calcium: 72.889 iron: 0.719 zinc: 0.674 copper: 0.108 phosphorus: 102.041 sodium: 145.078 selenium: 6.01 folate: 15.16 choline: 30.098 alcohol: 0 caffeine: 0 gluten: 0 manganese: 0.165 conjugatedLinoleicAcid: 0.015 phyticAcid: 67.871 xylitol: 0 isomalt: 0 sorbitol: 0 maltitol: 0 lactitol: 0 erythritol: 0 pinitol: 0 inositol: 0.026 mannitol: 0.002

Frequently Asked Questions

Is butter coffee (bulletproof coffee) recommended on a keto diet?

Butter coffee, made with coffee, butter, and MCT oil, is a common keto breakfast option. It provides energy and healthy fats to start the day.

Is quinoa allowed on a keto diet?

Quinoa is relatively high in carbs, so it's not commonly included in a keto diet. Opt for lower-carb grains like cauliflower rice or shirataki noodles.

Can I have alcohol-free days on a keto diet?

Absolutely, having alcohol-free days is a good practice for overall health. Alcohol can be consumed in moderation, but remember that it's processed differently on a keto diet.

How does the keto diet help with weight loss?

The keto diet promotes weight loss by shifting the body's primary source of fuel from carbs to fat. This encourages the body to burn stored fat for energy, resulting in weight loss.

What should I do if I experience keto flu?

Keto flu symptoms, like fatigue and headaches, are common when transitioning into ketosis. Stay hydrated, increase your electrolyte intake, and give your body time to adjust.

Author Emily Williams

Keto Asparagus Twisties

Frequently Asked Questions

Is butter coffee (bulletproof coffee) recommended on a keto diet?

Is quinoa allowed on a keto diet?

Can I have alcohol-free days on a keto diet?

How does the keto diet help with weight loss?

What should I do if I experience keto flu?

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