Asparagus With Bacon, Tomatoes, & Scallions

My husband teased me when he saw this plate of Asparagus with Bacon because usually, bacon is only a sprinkle. This time around, the bacon is overwhelming. I guess I went overboard when I started chopping the bacon.

Asparagus W/ Bacon, Tomatoes & Scallions (Image © Dexie Wharton)

INGREDIENTS :
asparagus
a few pieces of bacon, chopped in small pieces
1 tomato, sliced
2 sprigs of scallions, chopped finely
1/4 cup of water
sprinkle of garlic powder
sprinkle of salt and pepper

Brown the bacon on a non-stick pan. Set aside when done.

Discard most of the bacon grease. Saute the scallions and onions. Add the fresh asparagus. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Stir then add the water. Cover the pan and let it stem for 8-10 minutes (or less).

Don’t over cook because you want to retain the crunchiness of the asparagus. Transfer the cooked asparagus with tomatoes and scallion into a platter. Sprinkle the cooked bacon on top.

This vegetable side dish is perfect for either grilled or broiled steaks.