Asparagus With Bacon and Mustard Sauce
Bacon, shallots, and a tangy mustard sauce make this asparagus shine! It's the perfect side dish to serve with steaks or a Sunday roast.
Ingredients
- 3 strips bacon
- 1 tablespoon shallot, minced
- 1 pound asparagus spears
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Dash salt
- Dash pepper
Instructions
- n a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until just crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain; crumble and set aside.
- Add the minced shallots to the bacon drippings and cook just until they are translucent.
- Meanwhile, cook the asparagus. Trim the asparagus, cutting or snapping off the woodier part of the stalks.
- Bring about one inch of salted water to a boil in a pot. Place a steamer insert in the pot and place the trimmed spears in it, preferably in a single layer. Cover the pot and cook for 3 minutes (about 2 minutes for very thin spears). Remove the asparagus to a platter.
- Add the mustard and crumbled bacon to the skillet with the shallots; stir to blend. Add the asparagus and toss gently to coat. Continue to cook over low heat just until heated through.
- Taste and adjust seasonings, as needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 96kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 228mgPotassium: 276mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 866IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 3mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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