Rule #198: Every now and then, you’ve gotta jazz it up.
I’m always looking for a new, easy way to jazz up weeknight veggies. There’s only so many times you can eat the same roasted veggies week-after-week. So, I decided to go for an old favorite and make it even EASIER to throw together on a busy weeknight. This easy Asparagus with Balsamic Tomatoes is sure to be a new favorite side dish in your house!
I love me some goat cheese, y’all. It’s creamy, it’s mild, but it still has some tang. Mmm. Mmm, baby. If goat cheese isn’t your jam, you can sub Feta or Parmesan instead.
First, wash and trim yer asparagus. Then, mix together olive oil, halved cherry tomatoes, minced garlic, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
Lay the asparagus in an even layer in an oven-proof dish.
Then, sprinkle on the balsamic tomatoes mixture and toss to coat.
Roast it at 400 for 18-20 minutes, until asparagus is tender and tomatoes are softened. Sprinkle goat cheese over top (and garnish with chopped basil if you’re feeling fancy).
Asparagus with Balsamic Tomatoes goes well with so many main dishes such as: Greek Lasagna | Chicken Piccata Meatballs | Garlic & Mushroom Pork Chops | Chicken in Mushroom & Wine Sauce | Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon | Air Fryer Chicken Dijon
Asparagus with Balsamic Tomatoes
Ingredients
- 2 tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cups grape tomatoes quartered
- 2 garlic cloves minced or pressed (or ½ tsp. garlic powder)
- 1 tbs. balsamic vinegar
- ¼ tsp. Kosher salt
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
- 1 bunch asparagus trimmed of tough ends, cut into 1” pieces
- 3 tbs. crumbled goat cheese
- Basil chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400.
- In a large bowl, toss everything but the goat cheese together.
- Arrange asparagus mixture in a baking dish in an even layer.
- Roast at 400 for 18-20 minutes, until asparagus is tender and tomatoes are softened.
- Sprinkle goat cheese over top, and garnish with chopped basil if desired.
Nutrition
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