Dinner Tonight: Asparagus and Bacon on Buttered Toast

Health score
9%
Dinner Tonight: Asparagus and Bacon on Buttered Toast
15 min.
4
300kcal

Suggestions


If you’re looking for a quick and delightful meal that combines crisp flavors and satisfying textures, look no further than our Asparagus and Bacon on Buttered Toast! This dish is perfect for a light dinner, appetizer, or even a savory snack. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s ideal for those busy weeknights when you still want to impress your family or guests with an exquisite culinary treat.

The savory aroma of perfectly cooked bacon fills the air, mingling with the vibrant freshness of tender asparagus, creating a harmony of taste that is simply irresistible. Nestled on buttery, toasted bread, this combination is not only delicious but also visually appealing, making it an exciting addition to any meal. This recipe serves four, making it perfect for entertaining or enjoying a leisurely evening at home.

With only a handful of ingredients—each one enhancing the others—this dish is a fantastic demonstration of how simplicity can translate into gourmet quality. Plus, it’s a wonderful way to incorporate more greens into your diet without sacrificing flavor. Ready to elevate your culinary routine? Join us in whipping up this scrumptious Asparagus and Bacon on Buttered Toast that your taste buds will thank you for!

Ingredients

  • pound asparagus 
  • slices bacon 
  • tablespoons butter divided
  • servings salt and pepper 
  • slices sandwich bread white toasted

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • plastic wrap
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Place the bacon in a non-stick skillet set over medium heat. Cook, flipping occasionally, until bacon is crisp.
  2. Drain on paper towels.
  3. To prep the asparagus, hold a stalk of asparagus in your hands, and bend until the end snaps off. Repeat with remaining stalks, discarding the ends.
  4. Place prepped asparagus in a microwave safe container and cover with plastic wrap. Set in the microwave and cook for four minutes and fifteen seconds. Carefully remove plastic wrap, and check to see if asparagus is tender. If done, toss the asparagus with one tablespoon of butter, and season with salt and pepper
  5. Spread the remaining tablespoon of butter on each slice of toasted bread.
  6. Divide the asparagus sears evenly among four slices of the toasted bread. Top each with a slice of bacon broken in half, and cover with another piece of toast.
  7. Cut in half and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories300kcal
Protein13.2%
Fat48.31%
Carbs38.49%

Properties

Glycemic Index
39.19
Glycemic Load
18.18
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
15.749565210031%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
6.46mg
Kaempferol
1.58mg
Quercetin
15.85mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:299.61kcal
14.98%
Fat:16.34g
25.14%
Saturated Fat:6.98g
43.62%
Carbohydrates:29.29g
9.76%
Net Carbohydrates:25.75g
9.37%
Sugar:4.81g
5.34%
Cholesterol:29.57mg
9.86%
Sodium:625.21mg
27.18%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:10.05g
20.09%
Vitamin K:47.76µg
45.49%
Vitamin B1:0.48mg
31.78%
Folate:114.68µg
28.67%
Selenium:18.7µg
26.72%
Manganese:0.48mg
23.9%
Iron:4.2mg
23.33%
Vitamin B3:4.38mg
21.88%
Vitamin A:1040.86IU
20.82%
Vitamin B2:0.3mg
17.65%
Phosphorus:148.83mg
14.88%
Copper:0.29mg
14.29%
Fiber:3.53g
14.13%
Calcium:135.62mg
13.56%
Vitamin E:1.65mg
10.99%
Vitamin B6:0.21mg
10.4%
Potassium:332.84mg
9.51%
Zinc:1.32mg
8.79%
Magnesium:32.16mg
8.04%
Vitamin C:6.35mg
7.7%
Vitamin B5:0.71mg
7.09%
Vitamin B12:0.12µg
2.03%