Bacon Onion Asparagus

Name: Bacon Onion Asparagus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings.
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

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

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 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.
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.

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

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vic185053

Mar 1, 2015

Very tasty! Love how the onions soak up the cider vinegar
katlaydee3

Apr 18, 2012

This is delicious. I served it with the Peachy Chicken on the same page and white rice.
jsachse

Mar 5, 2012

Yum! I will make this again and again.
s_pants

Mar 9, 2011

Very tasty. Will definitely make again. Left off the sesame seeds because I ran out of time and I didn't have them toasted.
M_Wolverine

Apr 28, 2008

WOW, Thanks for posting the link to the recipe, Recipe-Bot. This will be a great passing dish at cookouts this summer. John