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Lemon Asparagus Saute with Bacon

This is another really fast and delicious side dish recipe!

Chop the asparagus into small chunks:

Saute the asparagus in some olive oil (or bacon fat is also good if you have it!).

After the asparagus is tender (5-10 minutes), squeeze in the lemon juice and add in the bacon bits.

Optional: Garnish with more bacon and lemon zest.

Lemon Asparagus Saute with Bacon

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• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 20 minutes
• Yield: 2-4 servings 1x
• Category: Side Dish
• Cuisine: American

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Ingredients

• 20 stalks of asparagus (approx.), chop off the end of the stalks and chop into small chunks
• 1 lemon
• 1/2 cup bacon bits/pieces, precooked
• Salt to taste
• Olive oil or bacon fat to cook with

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Instructions

1. Saute the asparagus in approx. 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
2. When the asparagus slices are tender, squeeze in the juice from 1 lemon (taste after squeezing in 1/2 a lemon to make sure how much more lemon juice you like).
3. Add in the bacon bits and saute for 2-3 minutes more.
4. Add salt to taste.