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Ingredients
- Bacon Wrapped Asparagus - Pots and Pins (Inspired by/with Wendy Hanson and Megan Leavitt)
- 6 pieces bacon (regular thickness, do not use thick cut)
- 12 asparagus spears, rinsed and dried, with ends snapped off
- 1/2 cup coconut
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 to 3 tablespoons orange juice
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 564g | |
| Calories 1387 | |
| Calories from Fat 773 | 56% |
| Total Fat 86.22g | 108% |
| Saturated Fat 32.54g | 130% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 126mg | 42% |
| Sodium 1823mg | 76% |
| Potassium 1536mg | 44% |
| Total Carbs 125.07g | 33% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.1g | 24% |
| Sugars 97.26g | 65% |
| Protein 36.83g | 59% |
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