Shelly's Recipe

ASPARAGUS IN WARM TARRAGON VINAIGRETTE WITH PECANS AND BACON

Category: Asparagus

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

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.

Combine vinegar and sugar in a small bowl. Add vinegar mixture, tarragon, salt and black pepper to asparagus, stir well. Cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Sprinkle with pecans and bacon. Serves 4