Roasted Asparagus and Tomatoes

Name: Roasted Asparagus and Tomatoes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed; 1-1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved; 3 tablespoons pine nuts; 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Bake: 15 min.

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This roasted asparagus with tomatoes gets topped with crunchy pine nuts and bright lemon, garlic and Parmesan sauce.

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
1-1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
3 tablespoons pine nuts
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°. Place asparagus, tomatoes and pine nuts on a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Mix 2 tablespoons oil, garlic, salt and pepper; add to asparagus and toss to coat.
Bake 15-20 minutes or just until asparagus is tender. Drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon oil and lemon juice; sprinkle with cheese and lemon zest. Toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 95 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 294mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable.

This dish is especially wonderful when locally grown asparagus is in season. It's so easy for celebrations because you can serve it hot or cold. —Jannine Fisk, Malden, Massachusetts

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