4.5 from 12 votes
Roasted Asparagus and Tomatoes
Roasted asparagus and tomatoes with feta cheese and balsamic vinegar. Only 15 minutes in the oven.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 287 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 lb asparagus 450 g, Note 1
- 12 oz cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes, 350 g
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds optional but highly recommended
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 oz feta 60 g/ ½ cup when crumbled, Note 2
- fine sea salt or kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F/ 200°C.
- Prepare the vegetables: Wash and dry the asparagus spears. Remove their woody lower third (Note 3). Halve the cherry tomatoes.1 lb/ 450 g asparagus + 12 oz/ 350 cherry tomatoes
- Combine ingredients: Place both vegetables into the roasting dish, and add the fennel seeds, oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper to taste. Toss well with your hands.1 teaspoon fennel seeds + 2 tablespoon olive oil + 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar +salt and pepper to taste
- Roast for about 12-15 minutes or until the asparagus is done to your liking. It should still be firm to the bite.
- Crumble the feta over the vegetables and serve immediately.2 oz/ 60 g feta
Cup of Yum
Notes
- Asparagus: White asparagus can be used instead. However, this sort should be peeled, and as the stalks tend to be thicker, they might need a bit longer in the oven. Make sure to check.
- Feta: Sheep or cow feta (brined or vacuum-sealed) is excellent. Don’t use pre-crumbled feta cheese.
- Use the woody ends to make stock for soups or for asparagus pea risotto. If you don’t have enough at one time, collect the ends in a bag in the freezer until you have enough.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1portion from 2
Calories
287kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Cholesterol
25mg
(8%)
Sodium
349mg
(15%)
Potassium
873mg
(25%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
2667IU
(53%)
Vitamin C
52mg
(58%)
Calcium
227mg
(23%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 287
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion from 2 | |
| Calories | 287kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 349mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 873mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 2667IU | 53% |
| Vitamin C | 52mg | 58% |
| Calcium | 227mg | 23% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.