Potatoes and Asparagus Recipe
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Potatoes and Asparagus Recipe
Description
The recipe starts by frying chopped bacon until crisp, which imparts rich flavor and fat for cooking. The sliced fingerling potatoes are sautéed in the rendered bacon fat and butter, developing a golden, crisp texture that contrasts with the tender interior. Garlic adds aromatic depth as asparagus pieces are added and cooked briefly until vibrant and tender-crisp.
Finishing with lemon juice introduces acidity to cut through the richness of the bacon and butter, while garlic salt with parsley flakes and black pepper provide seasoning and herbal notes. The result is a versatile side dish combining crispy potatoes, smoky bacon, and fresh asparagus in a flavorful balance.
This dish can be served warm alongside a main protein or as part of a brunch spread. It highlights textural contrasts and seasonal vegetables, making it suitable for spring or summer meals.
Ingredients
- 2 trips Bacon chopped
- 2 tbsp butter
- 12 fingerling potatoes sliced
- 2 tsp garlic minced
- 1 bunch asparagus cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 tbsp lemon juice fresh
- garlic salt with parsley flakes
- black pepper
Instructions
- In a saute pan over medium-high heat, add the bacon and cook until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to a plate.
- Add the butter to the remaining bacon fat and add the potato slices. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Saute until crisp on one side, and then toss and cook on the other side until crispy.
- Add the garlic and asparagus. Season again gently with salt.
- Continuously toss until the asparagus are bright green and tender, but still crunchy, about 3 minutes.
- Sprinkle the lemon juice over top. Toss in the reserved bacon and serve warm.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 614 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 614kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 117g | 39% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 164mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 2939mg | 63% |
| Fiber | 16g | 64% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1041IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 134mg | 149% |
| Calcium | 106mg | 11% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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