Description
A delightful and flavorful recipe for Parmesan Roasted Asparagus with Tomatoes & Balsamic that makes for a perfect side dish. This dish combines the freshness of asparagus and cherry tomatoes with the richness of Parmesan cheese and the tanginess of balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
Asparagus:
- 1 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
Tomatoes:
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
Seasoning:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Finishing Touches:
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the vegetables: Place the asparagus and cherry tomatoes on a large baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, add garlic, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- Roast: Spread the vegetables in a single layer on the baking sheet. Roast for 15 to 18 minutes until asparagus is tender and tomatoes are slightly blistered.
- Finish: Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter option, use shaved Parmesan instead of grated.
- You can substitute sun-dried tomatoes for a more intense flavor.
- Serve as a side dish with chicken, steak, or fish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
