Grilled Asparagus with Bacon and Balsamic Caramelized Onions and Goat Cheese (aka Bacon Jam Asparagus)

Grilled Asparagus with Bacon and Balsamic Caramelized Onions and Goat Cheese (aka Bacon Jam Asparagus)

Grilled asparagus topped with a simple bacon jam or bacon and balsamic caramelized onions and crumbled goat cheese.

ingredients

• 4 strips bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 red onion, sliced
• 1 1/2 pounds asparagus, trimmed
• 1 tablespoon oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 ounce goat cheese, crumbled

directions

1. Cook the bacon in a pan over medium heat, set aside on paper towels and drain off all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon grease from the pan.
2. Add the onion and cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until they are nice and tender and tender and just starting to caramelize, about 30 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, toss the asparagus spears in the oil, salt and pepper and grill over medium-high heat until crisp-tender and slightly charred.
4. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant about a minute.
5. Add the bacon and the mixture of the balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce and cook until most of the liquid has cooked off, about 2-3 minutes.
6. Serve the warm asparagus topped with bacon and balsamic caramelized onions and goat cheese.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 159, Fat 8.8g (Saturated 3.1g, Trans 0), Cholesterol 14mg, Sodium 190mg, Carbs 13.5g (Fiber 4.2g, Sugars 7.7g), Protein 8.7g

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