Roasted Asparagus with Goat Cheese and Bacon


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Recipe is from Bon Appétit Magazine, April 2001 issue. So easy-to-make and so delicious!

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Roasted Asparagus with Goat Cheese and Bacon Recipe

Recipe Type: Asparagus, Goat Cheese, Pork
Yield: 6 servings
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 7 min


Ingredients:

6 bacon slices
2 pounds asparagus stalks, washed and trimmed
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt or sea salt
Coarsely-ground black pepper
1 (3 1/2- to 4-ounce) log soft fresh goat cheese, crumbled
2 teaspoons fresh-squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel (zest)


Preparation:

oven roasting asparagusCook bacon in heavy large skillet over medium heat until brown and crisp. Transfer to paper towels and drain. Crumble bacon; set aside.

Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 500 degrees F. Arrange asparagus on large rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil and turn asparagus to coat well. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Roast asparagus until crisp-tender when pierced with knife, about 7 minutes.

Remove from heat and arrange asparagus in single layer on platter. Sprinkle with goat cheese, then cook bacon. Drizzle with lemon juice and remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil. Sprinkle grated lemon peel over. (Can be prepared 1 hour ahead. Cover with plastic wrap. Let stand at room temperature.)

Makes 6 servings.