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Paleo Happy Hour’s Bacon-Wrapped Water Chestnuts

From The Paleo Happy Hour, the perfect little appetizers for your next gathering!
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 -8 servings
Author: Amber Goulden

Ingredients

  • 2 8- ounce cans of whole water chestnuts
  • coconut aminos {or tamari}
  • 1 pound bacon each piece cut into 4's
  • 1/4 cup coconut sugar
  • avocado oil in an oil mister {if you bake in the glass dish}

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 F.
  • Drain the water chestnuts and leave them in the can. Cover with the coconut aminos and let soak for 15 minutes.
  • Drain water chestnuts then roll in the coconut sugar. Wrap with a piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
  • Spray a glass baking dish with the avocado oil then lay pieces inside or simply place the pieces on a wire rack over a baking sheet.
  • Bake at 400 F for 30-35 minutes, or until the bacon is crisp.
  • Let cool then enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 594kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 784mg | Potassium: 433mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 42IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 2mg