Asparagus Sautéed with Bacon

By MarieR

Crispy bits of bacon are tossed with sautéed asparagus in this easy, delicious side. It pairs well with just about anything, but especially chicken and fish.

Serves: 4

Points: 1

Ingredients

• 2 slice(s) uncooked reduced fat bacon, cut into small pieces
• 1 pound(s) uncooked asparagus, trimmed, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 medium uncooked shallot(s), sliced
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt, or sea salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper, freshly ground (or more to taste)
• 1 1/2 tsp white wine vinegar

Preparation

Step 1

Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet until crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove from skillet with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain; remove all but 1 teaspoon bacon fat from skillet.

Add asparagus and shallot to skillet; cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until shallots are golden and asparagus are crisp-tender, about 7 minutes.

Return bacon to skillet; toss over medium-high heat to warm through. Remove from heat; stir in vinegar. Yields about 2/3 cup per serving.