Sautéed Asparagus and Tomatoes with Bacon
Fresh Asparagus and tomatoes are sautéed with bacon for this easy summer side dish recipe. A delicious way to prepare fresh asparagus when the garden or farmers market is bursting with this favorite summer vegetable. Ready to serve in 15 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus ((rinsed and tough bottom removed))
- 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes
- 4 slices bacon
- ¼ cup finely diced onion
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin Olive Oil
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Dice the bacon and fry in a skillet until crispy.
- Add the diced onion and tomatoes to the pan, Sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Add the olive oil, the trimmed asparagus, minced garlic, salt and black pepper to the skillet and toss.
- Cover the pan and sauté the asparagus until tender but still crisp, about 3-4 minutes. Thick asparagus stalks' will need to cook a few minutes longer.
- Transfer the asparagus to a serving platter along with all the juices from the pan.
- Grate fresh Parmesan cheese over the top and serve immediately.
- 2 to 4 servings
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Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 184kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 8gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 1416mgPotassium: 384mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1091IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 114mgIron: 3mg
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