Name: Tuscan-Style Roasted Asparagus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 33 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 5 ounces asparagus; 1/2 cup snacking tomatoes; 3 teaspoons slivered almonds; 2 cloves garlic; 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon oregano; 4 teaspoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Tuscan-Style Roasted Asparagus

This recipe is one of my favorite ways to make asparagus. It is simple, quick and full of flavor; the pretty colors are just icing on the cake. The slivered almonds add just the right amount of crunch and flavor and the lemon juice brings a brightness to the roasted veggies.

This Tuscan-style roasted asparagus and tomatoes is so easy to make and it’s a fantastic side dish for any meal! An added bonus is how to serve the leftovers (if there are any). I like to slice them up into bite sized pieces and make a great salad for lunch the next day served, cool, room temperature or reheated.

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Cooking Method: Roasting Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean Courses: Side Dish Recipe Keys: Low Carb L Low Cholesterol

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Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 18 mins Total Time 33 mins Difficulty: Beginner Cooking Temp: 400 °F Servings: 2 Calories: 165

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400° F. Assemble the ingredients.
Toss the asparagus and tomatoes in the oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper, place the asparagus on a baking sheet in a single layer with the slices of tomato on top. Sprinkle the slivered almonds over the asparagus & tomatoes.
Bake about 15 minutes or just until asparagus is tender.
Drizzle with any remaining oil, lemon juice and seasonings (from Step #2). Sprinkle with the grated cheese and lemon zest and cook an additional 2 to 4 minutes until cheese has melted.
Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 4 oz.

Servings 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories 165kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Cholesterol 7mg3%
Sodium 456mg19%
Potassium 193mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 7g3%
Dietary Fiber 3g12%
Sugars 3g
Protein 4g8%

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

Note

I really enjoy using Petite Medley Snacking Tomatoes in my recipes; these juicy, sweet treats add a pop of flavor to any dish. If you can't find them, substitute grape or cherry tomatoes.

Pine nuts or Sunflower seeds can be used in place of the slivered blanched almonds.

Almost any Mediterranean cheese will work with this recipe: Parmesan, Asiago, Grana Padano, even Feta.

The best way to trim asparagus is simply to hold one end in each hand and bend it gently until it breaks. It naturally breaks at the point where the ‘woody’ part ends and the nice bit of the spear begins. So you never need to worry that you broke off too little or too much – the asparagus knows itself!

Consider using a drizzle of balsamic reduction or glaze … you’ll be pleased with the results.

Tuscan-Style Roasted Asparagus