Dijon And Pecan Asparagus Recipe

5 from 1 vote

Dijon mustard, maple syrup, and caramelized pecans take this asparagus side dish up a notch in less than thirty minutes.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword asparagagus, dijon, pecan

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings people

Calories 249kcal

Cost 6

In a bowl, combine the maple syrup, dijon mustard, and balsamic vinegar, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
1 tsp. pure maple syrup or raw honey, 2 tsp. Dijon mustard, 2 tsp. balsamic vinegar, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Melt ghee over medium heat in a large skillet.
2 tbsp. ghee or cooking fat
Add shallots, garlic, and red pepper flakes and sauté 1 to 2 minutes.
1 shallot, 2 garlic cloves, ½ tsp. red chili flakes
Add the asparagus and cook until soft with a little crunch, 4 to 5 minutes.
1 ½ lbs. fresh asparagus
Pour the dijon sauce all over the asparagus and give everything a good stir.
Continue cooking for another 2 to 3 minutes, and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve topped with chopped pecans and crumbled bacon.
4 bacon slices, ¼ cup caramelized pecans