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Asparagus with Bacon and Onion

Recipe information

  • Yield

    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

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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.