Warm Asparagus Toast with Pancetta and Vinaigrette

Name: Warm Asparagus Toast with Pancetta and Vinaigrette
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 454 grams thick asparagus, tough ends trimmed; 3 Tbsps butter, melted, divided; 1 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 3 Tbsps extra-virgin olive oil; 57 grams sliced pancetta (Italian bacon); 1 Tbsp Sherry wine vinegar

One portion of this dish contains about 4g of protein, 25g of fat, and a total of 251 calories. This recipe serves 4. Head to the store and pick up asparagus, sherry wine vinegar, dijon mustard, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and primal diet.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450°F.

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Oven

Whisk vinegar and mustard in small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil and 1 tablespoon melted butter. Season vinaigrette with salt and pepper.

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Salt And Pepper

Vinaigrette

Mustard

Vinegar

Butter

Cooking Oil

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Whisk

Bowl

Place pancetta on rimmed baking sheet.

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Pancetta

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Baking Sheet

Bake until crisp, about 7 minutes.

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Oven

Meanwhile, cook asparagus spears in large skillet of boiling salted water until tender, about 5 minutes.

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Asparagus

Water

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Frying Pan

Drain asparagus; pat dry.

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Asparagus

Transfer warm asparagus to large bowl; add vinaigrette and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Toast bread slices and brush with remaining 2 tablespoons melted butter.

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Salt And Pepper

Toast