Grilled Asparagus with Balsamic Tomatoes
This Grilled Asparagus with Balsamic Tomatoes recipe makes a beautiful and colorful side dish, especially if you use varying colors of grape tomatoes. The yellow and orange colored ones especially pop with the green of the asparagus. This can be served warm, at room temperature, and even cold.
Grilled Asparagus with Balsamic Tomatoes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 133kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus , ends trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon kosher or fine sea salt, divided
- 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons crumbled goat cheese (for dairy-free, omit and use roasted pine nuts instead)
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to high heat. Place asparagus in a bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil and ½ teaspoon salt. Place asparagus cross-wise across grill grates (or place on a vegetable grilling tray) and grill over high heat for 3-5 minutes or to desired tenderness. Transfer to a cutting board and slice diagonally, into 2- to 3-inch long pieces. Place sliced asparagus into a serving bowl.
- Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add tomatoes and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add balsamic vinegar and cook for 2 minutes. Add remaining salt.
- Add tomato mixture to the serving bowl. Top with goat cheese, if using. Serve warm, at room temperature, or cold.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Grilled Asparagus with Balsamic Tomatoes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 133
Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Cholesterol 4mg1%
Sodium 628mg26%
Potassium 414mg12%
Carbohydrates 8g3%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 1585IU32%
Vitamin C 16.8mg20%
Calcium 49mg5%
Iron 2.9mg16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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I’ve done this before with green beans, and awesome as usual. A great way to use veggies that need to be used up….it also freezes well.