Roasted Asparagus With Goat Cheese And Bacon

Recipe Ingredients

6		Bacon slices
2 lbs	908g / 32oz	Medium asparagus - tough ends trimmed
2 tablespoons	30ml	Olive oil - plus
2 teaspoons	10ml	Olive oil
		Salt - to taste
		Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste
3 1/2 oz	99g	Soft fresh goat cheese log - (to 4 oz) - crumbled
2 teaspoons	10ml	Fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon	5ml	Grated lemon peel

Recipe Instructions

Cook bacon in heavy large skillet over medium heat until brown and crisp. Transfer to paper towels and drain. Crumble bacon; set aside.

Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 500 degrees. Arrange asparagus on large rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil and turn asparagus to coat well. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Roast asparagus until crisp-tender when pierced with knife, about 7 minutes.

Arrange asparagus in single layer on platter. Sprinkle with goat cheese, then bacon. Drizzle with lemon juice and remaining 2 teaspoons oil. Sprinkle grated lemon peel over. (Can be prepared 1 hour ahead. Cover with plastic wrap. Let stand at room temperature.)

This recipe yields 6 servings.

Source:
Bon Appetit, April 2001

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