Bacon Onion Asparagus Recipe

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This side dish gets its tang from vinegar and its crunch from toasted sesame seeds. This is a wonderful way to dress up that seasonal favorite.—Sheila Elliott, Bear, Delaware

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Bacon Onion Asparagus Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

15 10 25

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

Place the asparagus in a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-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.
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.
Transfer the asparagus to a large shallow bowl; top with warm bacon dressing and toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Yield: 4 servings.

Originally published as Bacon Onion Asparagus in Taste of Home April/May 2005, p7