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Roasted Asparagus Recipe

This easy roasted asparagus recipe is a great side dish for your next week night dinner or dinner party.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 2 -3
Calories: 242 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch asparagus, ends trimmed at least 1 inch
  • 1 soft ball of mozzarella cheese (about 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese)
  • 1 cup baby tomatoes, sliced in half
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground pepper
  • 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
  • fresh basil leaves

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 425 F.
  2. On one side of a large baking sheet spread the asparagus in a single layer row. On the other side of the baking sheet spread out the tomatoes.
  3. Drizzle the olive oil over both vegetables and season with salt and pepper. Toss with your hands to coat, making sure both vegetables are seasoned and coated.
  4. Roast for 10 minutes.
  5. Remove from the oven and pull apart pieces of the mozzarella ball, placing over the asparagus only (if using shredded mozzarella, sprinkle the cheese over the asparagus only). Scoop up the tomatoes and place over the cheese.
  6. Roast for another 5-10 minutes until the mozzarella is starting to bubble.
  7. Serve on a plate or platter drizzled with balsamic glaze and sprinkled with minced fresh basil.

Notes

  • You can find balsamic glaze sold in more grocery stores but if you want to make your own, here's how:
  • Heat 1 cup balsamic vinegar in a small pot over medium heat. Bring to a gentle boil and then turn to medium-low heat, cooking at a simmer until it reduces to about a 1/4 cup. The vinegar should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.

Nutrition Information

Calories 242kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 10.6g (4%) Protein 20.2g (40%) Fat 14.2g (22%) Saturated Fat 2.1g (11%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1.6g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Cholesterol 10.2mg (3%) Sodium 1010mg (42%) Fiber 3.5g (14%) Sugar 6.5g (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2-3

Amount Per Serving

Calories 242

% Daily Value*

Calories 242kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 10.6g 4%
Protein 20.2g 40%
Fat 14.2g 22%
Saturated Fat 2.1g 11%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.6g 9%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 10.2mg 3%
Sodium 1010mg 42%
Fiber 3.5g 14%
Sugar 6.5g 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.