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Maple Glazed Bacon and Asparagus

Maple Glazed Bacon and Asparagus

Sharing Dish | with Pecans and Thyme

Recipe Development TeamUpdated on November 18, 2024

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This recipe brings together the heavenly combination of bacon, maple syrup and pecans on a bed of asparagus for a winning side dish to elevate any meal.

Allergens:

Nuts

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total10 minutes

Active 15 minutes

DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

serving amount

60 grams

British Smoked Bacon Lardons

150 grams

Asparagus

1 sachet(s)

Dried Thyme

25 grams

Pecan Nut Halves

(Contains: Nuts May contain traces of: Sesame, Nuts, Peanut)

1 sachet(s)

Maple Syrup

Nutritional information

Energy (kJ)861 kJ

Energy (kcal)206 kcal

Fat15.3 g

of which saturates2.7 g

Carbohydrate8 g

of which sugars2 g

Dietary Fibre2.5 g

Protein8.5 g

Salt1.6 g

Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Utensils

•Large Frying Pan

Instructions

Bring on the Bacon

1

a) Heat a large frying pan on medium-high heat (no oil).

b) Once hot, add the bacon lardons. Stir-fry until golden, 4-5 mins. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw meat. Cook bacon thoroughly.

c) Meanwhile, trim the bottom 2cm from the asparagus and discard. Halve the asparagus widthways.

Cook the Asparagus

2

a) Once the bacon is browned, add the asparagus, dried thyme and season with salt and pepper. Fry for 1 min, then add a splash of water and immediately cover with a lid or some foil.

b) Cook until the asparagus is tender, 4-6 mins.

Finish and Serve

3

a) Meanwhile, roughly chop the pecans.

b) Once the asparagus is cooked, remove from the heat and add the maple syrup and pecans. Mix to coat fully.

c) Transfer to a serving dish to finish.

Enjoy!

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