Lemony Asparagus with Bacon Side Dish
Lemony Asparagus with Bacon side dish. Crispy, fresh, flavorful and super easy to make. Serve this as a side for pasta, seafood, or pork.
Servings: 4
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
- 1 bunch asparagus (about 1 lb)
- 4 slices bacon
- 2 garlic cloves , minced
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1/2 lemon (1 tablespoon)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the asparagus and trim off the ends. (You can save the ends to put into homemade veggie stock!). Chop the asparagus into ~2 inch pieces.
- Chop the bacon into 1/2 inch slices.
- Cook the chopped bacon over medium heat for about 5 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy. Drain the bacon fat into a small heat-proof bowl (i.e. not plastic) and place the cooked bacon on a plate lined with a paper towel so the extra fat can be absorbed.
- Add 2 tablespoons of bacon grease back to the skillet and add the minced garlic. Saute for 1 minute over medium heat. Add the asparagus, salt and pepper to taste, turn up the heat to medium-high and stir fry for about 3 minutes. Turn the heat to medium-low and cover the skillet with a lid for 3 minutes.
- Add the lemon juice, give everything a good stir, and then cover with a lid again and cook for about 2-3 minutes, or until the asparagus is cooked to your liking.Add the bacon back in and sprinkle with lemon zest. Stir well and serve warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 120kcal | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 145mg | Potassium: 43mg | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.1mg