L'asperge With Bacon and Onion

Ingredients

• 3-4 slices bacon
• 1/2 yellow onion, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
• 2 teaspoons hazelnut oil or walnut oil
• 1-2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• 24 stalks asparagus, trimmed

Directions

1. 1

   In saute pan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. DO NOT burn! Transfer bacon strips to paper towel and drain.

2. 2

   Once bacon is cool enough to handle, cut into 1/4" pieces.

3. 3

   Pour off most of the bacon drippings except for 1 teaspoon. Add the bacon pieces and onion to the pan. Stir. Remove from heat.

4. 4

   In non-reactive bowl, whisk the oil and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.

5. 5

   In a pot of boiling, salted water cook the asparagus until crisp-tender, approximately 3 minutes. Drain asparagus and transfer to paper towel to drain some more.

6. 6

   In the meantime, stir the bacon mixture over medium-low heat about 2-3 minutes.

7. 7

   Combine the asparagus with the dressing in a mixing bowl. Toss to coat.

8. 8

   Arrange the cooked asparagus on a serving platter and spoon the bacon/onion mixture on top.