Caprese Roasted Asparagus

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For an easy twist on roasted asparagus, add the lovely flavors of a caprese salad. Roast the tomatoes along with the asparagus, add some delightful mozzarella cheese and some fresh basil, then drizzle as much balsamic vinegar as you please. Garnish with extra basil, too, if you like.

By Brenda Venable
Published on April 19, 2023
white tray with roasted green asparagus spears and red cherry tomatoes
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
12 mins
Total Time:
27 mins
Servings:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh asparagus spears, trimmed

  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half lengthwise

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, or to taste

  • 1 tablespoon good-quality balsamic vinegar, or to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a 12x18-inch sheet pan with parchment paper.

  2. Dry asparagus spears and place in a single row on the prepared sheet pan. Place cherry tomato halves beside the asparagus spears, cut side down.

  3. Brush asparagus spears and tomato halves with oil using a pastry brush. Season with salt and pepper.

  4. Roast vegetables in the preheated oven until crisp-tender, 10 to 12 minutes (see Note).

  5. Place asparagus on a serving dish and sprinkle with shredded mozzarella. Scatter roasted cherry tomato halves on top of shredded mozzarella, sprinkle with chopped basil, and drizzle with balsamic vinegar to taste. Serve warm.

Cook's Note:

Asparagus for this recipe was about 1/2-inch in diameter, and it was cooked to a tender-crisp stage. If your asparagus is thicker, or you prefer it more tender, you will need a longer roasting time. Thinner asparagus may need less time.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

124 Calories
9g Fat
7g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 124
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Sodium 165mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 7g 3%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 5g 11%
Vitamin C 11mg 13%
Calcium 108mg 8%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 320mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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