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Water Chestnuts Bacon Wrapped

Betsi
These bacon wrapped chestnuts are great appetizers. The water chestnuts are crisp and light in flavor while the bacon and honey soy glaze add a touch of richness. The spicy dipping sauce adds some heat to contrast the sweet and salty flavors.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 24
Calories 174 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 strips center-cut bacon
  • 1/3 c. gluten-free soy sauce
  • 3 T. honey preferably local
  • 2 8- oz. can water chestnuts rinsed and drained
  • ¾ c. Greek yogurt
  • T. Dijon mustard
  • 1 T. hot sauce
  • ¼ t. cayenne pepper
  • 2 T. fresh parsley roughly chopped
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cut bacon strips in half lengthwise, then cut each thin strip into 3 equal sections for a total of 48 pieces. Set aside.
  • Mix soy sauce and honey in a medium mixing bowl. Add water chestnuts and turn to coat. Marinate at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes, turning water chestnuts 2-3 times during that time.
  • Preheat the oven to 400°F and place a metal rack inside a large, rimmed baking sheet. Spray rack with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
  • Drain water chestnuts but reserve the marinade. Wrap each water chestnut with a piece of bacon, then repeat with a second strip on the opposite side. Secure both pieces of bacon with a toothpick and place on the baking rack.
  • Repeat with remaining water chestnuts. Brush each appetizer with reserved marinade on all sides. Place the prepared baking sheet in a preheated oven for 20 minutes, then remove from the oven and brush with more marinade before returning to the oven for another 10-15 minutes.
  • While the water chestnuts are roasting, combine Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, hot sauce, cayenne pepper, and parsley in a small bowl. Season salt and black pepper, to taste. Cover and place in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  • When finished, remove the bacon-wrapped water chestnuts from the oven and serve immediately with the spicy mustard sauce for dipping. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 174kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 12gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 1601mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12g
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