Asparagus with Balsamic Tomatoes

Name: Asparagus with Balsamic Tomatoes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 454 grams asparagus, trimmed; 2 Tbsps balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoons black pepper; 1 teaspoons minced fresh garlic; 3 Tbsps crumbled goat cheese; 355 milliliters halved grape tomatoes; 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; 0 teaspoons salt

Asparagus with Balsamic Tomatoes might be just the side dish you are searching for. One serving contains 86 calories, 5g of protein, and 4g of fat. This recipe covers 11% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. A mixture of asparagus, olive oil, goat cheese, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 20 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, primal, and vegetarian diet.

Instructions

Cook asparagus in boiling water 2 minutes or until crisp-tender.

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Asparagus

Water

Drain.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

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Olive Oil

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Frying Pan

Add tomatoes and garlic; cook 5 minutes. Stir in vinegar; cook 3 minutes. Stir in salt. Arrange asparagus on a platter; top with tomato mixture.

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Asparagus

Tomato

Vinegar

Garlic

Salt

Sprinkle with cheese and pepper.

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Cheese

Pepper

Raisin and Pine Nut variation: Omit tomatoes, garlic, vinegar, and goat cheese. Cook 1/3 cup sliced red onion and 2 tablespoons pine nuts in oil for 4 minutes.

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Pine Nuts

Red Onion

Tomato

Vinegar

Garlic

Raisins

Cooking Oil

Add 2 1/2 tablespoons orange juice, 3 tablespoons raisins, and 2 teaspoons honey; cook 2 minutes. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon orange rind. Spoon over asparagus; sprinkle with pepper.

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Orange Juice