Asiago Bruschetta Roasted Asparagus
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Asiago Bruschetta Roasted Asparagus
Description
This recipe prepares fresh asparagus by trimming and seasoning with salt, pepper, and olive oil. The bruschetta topping, made of fresh Roma tomatoes, minced garlic, diced onions, and chopped basil, is mixed with olive oil and spread over the asparagus. Sprinkling shredded Asiago cheese on top adds a sharp, nutty flavor that complements the roasted vegetables. Baking at 400°F cooks the asparagus until tender and softens the bruschetta, while melting the cheese into a golden crust.
The dish offers a vibrant vegetable side with layers of texture—from the slight crispness of asparagus tips to the melted cheese and bright, fresh bruschetta. It pairs well with grilled meats or can be served as a light appetizer or vegetarian main. Eating while warm preserves the asparagus's tenderness and the cheese’s creaminess.
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus washed and trimmed, fresh
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 Roma tomato diced
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 1/2 onion diced
- 6 basil chopped, fresh leaves
- 1/2 cup Asiago cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Place asparagus on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil.
- To make the bruschetta, in a small bowl stir together the chopped tomatoes, garlic, onions, and basil leaves with a teaspoon of olive oil.
- Top the asparagus with the bruschetta, placing it in the middle of the stalks.
- Sprinkle shredded asiago cheese over the top. Drizzle with a little olive oil, if needed.
- Bake in the oven about 10 minutes until the asparagus is tender and the cheese is melted.
- Serve the Asiago Bruschetta Roasted Asparagus while hot. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 100 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 100kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 137mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 247mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 916IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 124mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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