Description
A vibrant, flavorful side dish that elevates any meal with roasted asparagus, cherry tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella, drizzled with balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound asparagus
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Balsamic glaze for drizzling
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Trim the tough ends off the asparagus and spread them out on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle with olive oil before seasoning generously with salt and pepper.
- Roast the asparagus for 15-20 minutes until they’re tender.
- Add halved cherry tomatoes in the last five minutes of roasting for a burst of freshness.
- Once out of the oven, top everything with cubed mozzarella and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
Feel free to swap the cheese with a dairy-free alternative to make this dish suitable for vegans.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg