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    Home » Recipes » Roasted Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes

    Published: Mar 25, 2021 · Modified: Dec 1, 2021 by Cara Lanz · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Roasted Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes

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    Roasted Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes

    Roasted asparagus and cherry tomatoes with balsamic vinaigrette is an easy side dish that celebrates fresh flavors without drowning in sauce. It takes just a few minutes to prep and ten minutes in the oven, so it’s perfect for weeknight dinners, but special enough for company.

    Roasted Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes

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    Roasted asparagus = delicious. Roasting asparagus until they’re lightly browned brings out a nuttiness you’ll never get with steamed asparagus. 

    Juicy cherry tomato topping. Roasting cherry tomatoes releases their juices which mixes with the balsamic vinaigrette and creates a lovely roasted tomato balsamic vinaigrette.

    So. Easy. This side dish is so easy it’s silly, really. But the end result seems like you did a whole heckuva lot more than you did. High ROI on this one. 

    Healthy. It’s nice to enjoy what your vegetables actually taste like, without being breaded or drowned in sauce. This is simple, healthy, and light. 

    How to Make Roasted Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes

    Preheat oven to 450. Arrange asparagus on sheet pan, season with salt and pepper. Place in oven for five minutes. 

    roasted asparagus

    Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. 

    balsamic vinaigrette

    Add the tomatoes to the sheet pan and drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the tomatoes. Roast for an additional five minutes. 

    Roasted Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes

    Arrange tomato balsamic mixture over the asparagus. Top with crumbled feta cheese. 

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    • Roasted Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes
    Roasted Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes

    Roasted Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes

    Cara Lanz
    Roasted asparagus and cherry tomatoes with balsamic vinaigrette is an easy side dish that celebrates the fresh flavors of spring. It takes just a few minutes to prep and ten minutes in the oven, so it’s perfect for weeknight dinners, but special enough for company.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Salad, Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 112 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 pounds asparagus, ends snapped off
    • salt and pepper
    • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
    • ½ tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
    • 1 clove garlic, minced
    • ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
    • ¼ cup feta

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 450. Arrange asparagus on sheet pan, season with salt and pepper. Place in oven for five minutes.
    • Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
    • Add the tomatoes to the sheet pan and drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the tomatoes.
    • Roast for an additional five minutes.
    • Arrange tomato balsamic mixture over the asparagus. Top with crumbled feta cheese.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 112kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 8gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 130mgPotassium: 730mgFiber: 6gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2333IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 116mgIron: 6mg
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    Ingredient Notes

    Asparagus. When you bring asparagus home, treat it like a bouquet of flowers. Really. Put those babies in water. Put them in the refrigerator -- I recommend the door so you don’t knock them over :/. 

    how to store asparagus

    When prepping asparagus, no need to cut the ends off. Just snap them off -- they’ll break right where they’re supposed to. They’re smart like that. 

    how to prepare asparagus

    Cherry Tomatoes. For the longest time I thought tomatoes went in the refrigerator. I don’t know why. They’re not in the refrigerated section in the grocery story. So now I put them in a bowl on the counter. 

    Recipe Essentials

    Nordic Ware Sheet Pans

    These Nordic Ware sheet pans are the workhorses of my kitchen. They're super durable, don't easily warp, and they have stood up to all the BS I put them through.

    Pyrex Custard Cups

    I keep a stack of these little cups in my cupboard and I use them all the dang time. For this recipe, it was the perfect size to mix together the vinaigrette. Other times, I use them to make little pot pies, prep ahead for my recipes, or snacks :).

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