Asparagus with Bacon and Mushrooms
This quick and easy Asparagus dish is loaded with flavor from bacon and mushrooms! Done in 15 minutes or less. Totally gluten-free and low-carb, too.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Oil
- 1 tbsp salted butter
- 5 bacon strips chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
- 1/2 large onion, chopped
- 8 oz (up to 12 oz) mushrooms, sliced
- 1 lb. asparagus, sliced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce mixed with 1½ tablespoons water, (use wheat-free soy sauce for a gluten-free and low-carb version)
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a little oil in a large skillet or pan, if desired (optional since the bacon would release some fat, too). Add the chopped bacon and cook until it has rendered its fat and is crisp. Transfer to another plate.
- Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the remaining bacon fat in the skillet. Quickly saute the garlic and onions in the butter and bacon fat just until the onions have changed color and have softened a bit about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the mushrooms and asparagus, give a quick stir then cover and cook on low until the asparagus is crisp-tender about 5 minutes depending on how thick your asparagus spears are. Season with pepper. Turn off the heat then pour in the soy sauce mixture and give it a quick stir. Check the seasoning and adjust if needed. Serve immediately.
Notes
TIPS & TRICKS
Use wheat-free soy sauce for a gluten-free and low-carb version.
Nutrition
Calories: 77kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 188mgPotassium: 301mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 630IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 2mg
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