Description
Enjoy this delicious and easy-to-make recipe for Parmesan Roasted Asparagus with Tomatoes & Balsamic. Roasted to perfection, the asparagus is topped with savory Parmesan cheese and a drizzle of balsamic glaze, creating a flavorful side dish that pairs well with any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Asparagus:
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
Tomatoes:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Toppings:
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
- Optional: fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare vegetables: Arrange the asparagus and cherry tomatoes on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Toss to coat.
- Roast: Roast in the oven for 15 minutes until asparagus is tender. Sprinkle Parmesan over the vegetables and roast for an additional 3-5 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Finish: Drizzle with balsamic glaze, garnish with basil, and serve.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add crushed red pepper flakes before roasting.
- You can use Pecorino Romano instead of Parmesan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
