Bacon Onion Asparagus

Name: Bacon Onion Asparagus
Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided; 6 bacon strips, diced; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted

8 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
6 bacon strips, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted

Directions

1

Place the asparagus in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Bake at 400° for 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned.
2

Meanwhile, in a small skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 2 teaspoons drippings. Saute onion in drippings until tender. Remove from the heat; stir in the vinegar, bacon and remaining salt and pepper.
3

Transfer the asparagus to a large shallow bowl; top with warm bacon dressing and toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.