Roasted Asparagus with Goat Cheese and Bacon
Servings Prep. Time Cooking Time Calories % from Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
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INGREDIENTS:
6 bacon slices 2 pounds medium asparagus, tough ends trimmed 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons olive oil
1 3-1/2 to 4 ounce log soft fresh goat cheese, crumbled 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel



1 Cook bacon in heavy large skillet over medium heat until brown and crisp. Transfer to paper towels and drain. Crumble bacon; set aside.
2 Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 500 F. 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.)

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