Description
This Oven Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan and Tomatoes recipe is a delightful and flavorful side dish that pairs perfectly with any main course. The combination of tender asparagus, juicy cherry tomatoes, and savory Parmesan cheese creates a dish that is both easy to make and impressive to serve.
Ingredients
Scale
Asparagus:
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
Toppings:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the vegetables: Arrange the trimmed asparagus and halved cherry tomatoes on a large baking sheet.
- Add seasonings: Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Toss gently to coat.
- Roast: Spread the vegetables into an even layer on the baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 15–18 minutes until the asparagus is tender and slightly golden.
- Finish and serve: Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle with grated Parmesan and lemon zest if using. Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil the asparagus for the last 2 minutes of cooking.
- You can substitute Parmesan with Pecorino Romano or nutritional yeast for a dairy-free option.
- This dish pairs well with grilled chicken or fish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
