ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH BACON AND FETA CHEESE

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My two favorite things combined: asparagus and bacon. The saltiness of the bacon is a perfect compliment to the asparagus, and the feta melts over the top of the asparagus. Delicious!

Provided by denise hargreaves

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
8 slices crisply cooked bacon, crumbled
½ cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
  • Pour olive oil into a resealable plastic bag; season with salt and pepper. Add asparagus, seal the bag, and shake bag to coat asparagus with the oil.
  • Remove asparagus from the oil and shake to remove excess. Discard the remaining oil. Arrange asparagus onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Roast asparagus in preheated oven until tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Transfer asparagus to a serving platter; sprinkle bacon and feta cheese over the asparagus.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388.4 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Cholesterol 54.8 mg, Fat 36.1 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 678.1 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

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