Turkey Bacon and Asparagus Fried Rice

I know what you’re thinking, but listen, I’m not here for any turkey bacon slander. It’s salty, crispy, and savory: what’s not to love? Stir-fried with asparagus, they make an unlikely but deeply delicious pairing in this quick and easy fried rice. Don’t knock it until you’ve tried it.

• 1/2 pound chopped turkey bacon
• 1 tablespoon minced ginger
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 3 eggs
• 2 tablespoons avocado oil
• 1 1/2 cups asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 4 cups cold leftover steamed rice
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

1. In a wok or large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil and cook the turkey bacon over medium-high heat, flipping the turkey bacon every few minutes to evenly brown. After a few minutes, once the turkey bacon is cooked through and crispy, remove from the skillet but do not wipe the skillet clean.
2. Sweat the ginger, garlic, and onion in the skillet until they become translucent and aromatic, about 1 minute.
3. Crack the eggs into a medium bowl, and stir them to break the yolks. Pour the eggs into the skilled and quickly stir to cook. While the eggs are still a little runny, push them to the side of the skillet. Add the remaining avocado oil to the center of the skillet and add the asparagus, stir-frying it in the oil for about 1 minute, then push it next to the eggs.
4. Turn the heat to high and add the rice to the skillet, breaking up clumps with a wooden spoon. Once the rice becomes loose, mix and fold the eggs and asparagus into the rice. Drizzle the soy sauce into the skillet, and continue to stir-fry. Add the reserved turkey bacon and green onions and season with black pepper and serve.