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Asparagus with Bacon and Onion

By Dorie Greenspan

4.0

(10)

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

3 slices bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1/2 small onion, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
2 teaspoons hazelnut oil or walnut oil
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
24 stalks of asparagus, trimmed

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook bacon in large skillet until crisp; transfer to paper towels. Pour off all but 1 teaspoon drippings from skillet. Return bacon to skillet; mix in onion. Remove from heat. Whisk oil and lemon juice in small bowl; season with salt and pepper.

    Step 2

    Cook asparagus in pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain, then place in large bowl. Add dressing; toss. Arrange on platter. Stir bacon mixture over medium-low heat about 3 minutes; spoon atop asparagus.

TagsAsparagusVegetableBaconCured MeatMeatSideDinnerDairy FreeGluten Free5 Ingredients or FewerSimmerBon Appétit
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