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Asparagus in Warm Tarragon Vinaigrette with Pecans and Bacon

Source of Recipe


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List of Ingredients



• 1 tablespoon olive oil
  
• cooking spray
  
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
  
• 1 1/2 pounds asparagus (sliced 1 1/2 inch)
  
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  
• 2 teaspoons sugar
  
• 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon
  
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
  
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  
• 2 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted
  
• 2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  






Instructions



1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add garlic; saute 1 minute. Add asparagus; saute 4 minutes or until tender.
   
   
2. Combine vinegar and sugar in a small bowl. Add vinegar mixture, tarragon, salt and black pepper to asparagus; stirr well. Cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Sprinkle with pecans and bacon.
   
   
3. Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 cup). 134 cal, 7.4g fat, 5.1g pro, 11.8g carb, 4g fiber, 3mg chol, 0.9mg iron, 489mg sod, 47mg calc.