Keto Lemon Bacon Asparagus (One-Pan Side)

Ingredients

• 1 lb bacon, diced
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 2 tbsp sliced almonds (optional)
• 1 tbsp chopped Italian parsley
• Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. In a large nonstick skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat, stirring frequently, until almost crisp and golden.
2. Add the butter and cook down the onion.
3. Add the lemon juice and asparagus and sauté 3–4 minutes, until tender-crisp.
4. Add the garlic, lemon zest, almonds and parsley and sauté about a minute.
5. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.