Marinated Asparagus

1/4 cup		Olive Oil
1		Lemon, rind finely grated and juiced
2 tsp		Cumin, ground
2 bunches		Asparagus, trimmed
2 Tbs		Pine nuts
4 rashers		Bacon, rindless, chopped
2 Tbs		Thyme leaves
100 g		goat cheese, crumbled

1	Combine oil, lemon rind, 2 T of lemon juice, cumin, and salt and pepper in a bowl. Whisk until well combined.
2	Cut asparagus into thirds. Place into a ceramic dish. Pour lemon juice mixture over asparagus. Toss well to coat. Cover. Stand for 30 mins, if time permits.
3	Heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add nuts. Cook, tossing, for 5 mins or until golden. Set aside. Add bacon. Cook for 4 to 5 mins or until crisp. Set aside with nuts.
4	Add asparagus and marinade to hot frying pan. Cook, shaking pan, for 1 min. Cover. Cook for a further 2 mins or until asparagus is bright green and just tender.
5	Transfer asparagus to a bowl. Add pine nuts, bacon, thyme, goat's cheese, and salt and pepper. Toss gently to combine. Serve.

Servings: 4