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By Food52
Absurdly Addictive Asparagus
Take a garden fresh ingredient like asparagus paired with pancetta and you get snap, crackle, and crisp all in one bite. It's the best asparagus recipe!
Updated at: Thu, 27 Mar 2025 21:18:56 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
29
Low
Glycemic Load
3
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories193.9 kcal (10%)
Total Fat15 g (21%)
Carbs9.6 g (4%)
Sugars3 g (3%)
Protein8.3 g (17%)
Sodium440.4 mg (22%)
Fiber2.9 g (10%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings

4 ouncespancetta
cut into 3/8 inch to 1/4 inch dice

1 tablespoonbutter

1 poundasparagus
woody ends trimmed and sliced into 2 inch pieces on the bias

1 ¼ cupsleek
thinly sliced crosswise, white and pale green parts only

2cloves garlic
minced

1zest of lemon

1 teaspoonorange zest

2 tablespoonstoasted pine nuts

1 tablespoonItalian parsley
chopped, more to taste

salt
to taste

freshly ground pepper
to taste
Instructions
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Notes
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Delicious
Crispy
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Special occasion
Sweet