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Recipe: Asparagus with Balsamic Tomatoes {Cooking Light}

June 5, 2013 · Narrative

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When it comes to asparagus, it is pretty much a no-brainer. My go-to way of making it is by roasting it, and when I do, it’s a safe bet that I will demolish the entire bunch in one meal. On my own.

Which is pretty good since the kids have yet to jump on the asparagus eating bandwagon.

Pity that.

When I was planning my contributions to our recent Girls’ Night In party this past weekend, I had pulled this recipe to make.

Because it’s crazy simple.

Because all the ingredients are on the list of foods I am currently eating.

And, well, because asparagus.

Natch.

It comes from the April 2011 issue of Cooking Light magazine in their 20-Minute Cooking section.

Which means it sometimes takes me awhile to try a new recipe.

(And really, two years is nuthin’!)

But it also means I can attest to the truth of their 20-minute claim.

Might have even come in under 15 minutes.

Which made this perfect for a Girls’ Night In contribution.

A quick weeknight side dish.

A great recipe to make with your farmer’s market bounty.

And a delicious way to celebrate asparagus and Spring produce.

And, really, goat cheese?

Just consider that the metaphoric cherry on top.

Hungry for more asparagus recipes?
This Roasted Asparagus Salas with Goat Cheese and Bread Crumbs is to-die-for good. Don’t miss it.
White wine infused shrimp and asparagus? Yes, please.
You can’t go wrong with this Toasted Roasted Vegetable Sandwich, one of my favorites. And hello avocado!
An Eat Your Veggies Stir-Fry that is a great way to take advantage of your farmer’s market haul.

Tomorrow? May 2013 in Instagram Review
Friday? Book review.

Asparagus with Balsamic Tomatoes
Recipe courtesy of Cooking Light magazine, April 2011

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound asparagus, trimmed
  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups halved grape tomatoes
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons crumbled goat cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Directions:

  1. Cook asparagus in boiling water 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. 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. Sprinkle with cheese and pepper.

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Posted In: Narrative · Tagged: asparagus, Clean Eating, Cooking Light, farmer's market, Vegetables

Comments

  1. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says

    June 6, 2013 at 4:52 am

    Your asparagus is lovely but with the balsamic tomatoes I’m in love.
    Maureen | Orgasmic Chef recently posted..Leftover Veggies into a Cheesy Vegetable Roll – and In My Kitchen for June

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  2. Joanne says

    June 6, 2013 at 6:18 am

    I love any dish that has roasted tomatoes and goat cheese in it…you just can’t go wrong with those two! And roasted asparagus is pretty great also. :)
    Joanne recently posted..Recipe: Samosa-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

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  3. Terri says

    June 6, 2013 at 10:37 am

    That looks awesome…have you tried Anne Burrell’s Asparagus and Red Onion salad?
    Recipe here: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/anne-burrell/asparagus-pecorino-and-red-onion-salad-recipe/index.html
    Pic of my creation here: https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/22678_287655642897_8104259_n.jpg

    Enjoy!

    Reply
  4. patsy says

    June 6, 2013 at 7:16 pm

    how can you go wrong with something this amazing! those flavors are meant to be together!
    patsy recently posted..Annual Fishing Trip to Gananoque, Canada

    Reply
  5. Amanda Stewart~Jennings says

    April 19, 2017 at 6:06 pm

    Deliciousness! I roasted the
    asparagus ~vs~ boiling. The flavor melody is Superb ?
    soooo YUMMY =’s A happy tummy!

    Reply

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The long, dreary and grey months of the Winter nee The long, dreary and grey months of the Winter need a little bit of color, so here you go. 😍 Love this chest of drawers. Discovered it buried in a local shop and bought it specifically for the green color (one of my favorites). Vintage Coke crate was a $10 score from a garage sale place on Facebook some ten years ago. And the assorted markers in Roy G Biv order (natch) that aren’t used anymore because my kids have sadly left that phase. 🙃
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