Description
Oven Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan and Tomatoes is a flavorful and easy vegetable side dish that’s perfect for any meal. Tender asparagus and juicy cherry tomatoes are roasted to perfection, then topped with savory Parmesan cheese and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 pound fresh asparagus (trimmed)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze (optional)
- fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Prepare Vegetables: Arrange the trimmed asparagus and cherry tomatoes in a single layer on the sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss gently to coat.
- Roast: Roast in the preheated oven for 15–18 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender and slightly golden, and the tomatoes are soft and blistered.
- Finish: Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Let the cheese melt slightly before transferring to a serving platter. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- Thicker asparagus may take a couple of extra minutes to roast.
- For a crispier texture, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end.
- You can use grape tomatoes or sun-dried tomatoes as alternatives.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
