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Delicious Caprese roasted asparagus topped with cheese and tomatoes

Caprese Roasted Asparagus

A delightful side dish combining roasted asparagus, sweet cherry tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella drizzled with balsamic glaze, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound fresh asparagus, ends trimmed Feel free to substitute frozen asparagus if fresh isn’t available.
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls, halved (or cubed)
Seasoning
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • to taste Salt and black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
  • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, torn For garnish
  • to drizzle Balsamic glaze Store-bought or homemade

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. On a large baking sheet, spread out the trimmed asparagus in a single layer.
  3. Drizzle the olive oil over the asparagus, and season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder if desired. Toss everything together to coat the asparagus evenly.
  4. Scatter the halved tomatoes around the asparagus on the baking sheet.
Cooking
  1. Roast in the oven for about 15 minutes, tossing halfway through to ensure even roasting.
  2. Sprinkle mozzarella balls over the roasted vegetables and return to the oven for another 5 minutes or until the cheese begins to melt.
  3. Remove from the oven and sprinkle fresh basil leaves over the top. Drizzle with balsamic glaze.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 200mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3g

Notes

For a vegan version, swap the mozzarella for a plant-based cheese or leave it out entirely. You can also enhance the flavor with crushed red pepper or substitute basil with parsley or arugula.

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