Description
A delightful side dish featuring roasted asparagus and cherry tomatoes topped with Parmesan, celebrating fresh flavors and simplicity.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch of asparagus
- 1 cup of cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Trim the tough ends off the asparagus and place them on a baking sheet.
- Add the cherry tomatoes and drizzle with olive oil.
- Sprinkle the minced garlic, salt, and pepper over the vegetables.
- Toss to coat everything evenly.
- Roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes until the asparagus is crisp-tender and the tomatoes are bursting.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and drizzle with balsamic vinegar.
- Serve warm as a side dish.
Notes
For best results, keep an eye on the vegetables while roasting, as cooking times may vary based on size.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: asparagus, roasted vegetables, side dish, parmesan, healthy cooking