Description
Roasted Asparagus with Tomatoes is a delightful summer snack that combines tender asparagus and juicy cherry tomatoes for a burst of flavor. This vibrant and easy-to-prepare recipe is perfect for picnics, light snacks, or as a side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh asparagus
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the asparagus and cherry tomatoes on the baking sheet.
- Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Toss the vegetables until evenly coated in the seasoning.
- Spread in a single layer and roast for 15-20 minutes until tender and slightly charred.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For crisp asparagus, avoid overcrowding the baking sheet.
- Turn the vegetables halfway through cooking for even roasting.
- Drizzle with lemon juice before serving to brighten flavors.
- Feel free to customize by adding other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg