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Roasted Asparagus with Pancetta – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Roasted Asparagus with Pancetta

Transform simple asparagus into a show-stopping side dish. This recipe features tender-crisp asparagus spears roasted to perfection under the broiler, jeweled with crispy, salty bits of pancetta, and finished with a hint of balsamic tang. Serve with an optional Bacon Fat Hollanda
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 serving
Calories: 132
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large bunches asparagus (about 2 lbs / 900g / 31.7 oz), trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml / 1 fl oz) avocado oil or olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml / 0.5 fl oz) balsamic vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon (2.5g / 0.09 oz) sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon (0.5g / 0.02 oz) ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • 4 ounces (113g / 4 oz) pancetta, diced
  • Bacon Fat Hollandaise, for serving (optional)
  • If you can't find pancetta, an equal amount of regular bacon, chopped, makes a fantastic substitute.
  • For a quick, bright finish without making hollandaise, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the asparagus just before serving.
  • Ensure the asparagus is in a single, even layer on the pan. Overcrowding will cause the asparagus to steam rather than roast, preventing it from getting crispy.

Method
 

  1. Directions
  2. Preheat the oven to broil on the high setting.
  3. Arrange the asparagus in a single layer on a broiling pan or large baking sheet.
  4. Drizzle with oil and balsamic vinegar, then sprinkle with sea salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Scatter the diced pancetta evenly over the top.
  5. Broil for 8 to 10 minutes, until the asparagus is tender-crisp and the pancetta is golden and crispy.
  6. Serve immediately, with a side of hollandaise for dipping or drizzling, if desired.
  7. Adjust broiling time based on the thickness of your asparagus spears. Thinner spears may only need 6-7 minutes, while very thick ones might need the full 10.

Nutrition

Calories: 132kcalCarbohydrates: 5.6gProtein: 6.3gFat: 10.1g

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