Roasted Asparagus with Tomatoes and Parmesan
A flavorful and healthy side dish made with roasted asparagus, cherry tomatoes, and parmesan cheese, finished with a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Perfect for weeknights or festive dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bundle asparagus, cleaned and trimmed
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated or shaved
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2-3 tablespoons balsamic glaze (any brand)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Drizzle the asparagus with 2 tablespoons olive oil, and season with salt, pepper, and 1 teaspoon garlic powder. Spread it evenly on a baking dish.
- Sprinkle the parmesan cheese along the center of the asparagus.
- In a small bowl, mix cherry tomatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, pepper, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Distribute the tomatoes on top of the parmesan cheese.
- Roast on the center rack of the oven for 20 to 25 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Use shaved parmesan for more texture and visual appeal, or grated for a subtler flavor.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan to ensure proper roasting.
- Adjust seasoning to taste and consider homemade balsamic glaze for added depth.
- Fresh asparagus is best, but thawed frozen asparagus can work in a pinch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg