Caprese Roasted Asparagus
An easy, delicious, and beautiful spring side dish featuring roasted asparagus topped with melted mozzarella, sweet roasted tomatoes, parmesan, fresh basil, and balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
- 1 Bunch of Asparagus
- 1 Container Cherry (or grape) Tomatoes
- Fresh Mozzarella Cheese Slices
- Fresh Basil Leaves
- Balsamic Glaze
- Olive Oil
- 3-4 Garlic Cloves, minced
- Juice of 1 Lemon
- Parmesan Cheese, freshly shredded
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Method
- 1
Wash, pat dry, and trim the asparagus.
- 2
Wash and slice the cherry tomatoes.
- 3
Place asparagus on one side of a baking sheet without overlapping. Place sliced tomatoes on the other side.
- 4
Drizzle with oil and season with salt and black pepper. Add minced garlic and lemon juice to the asparagus only. Toss to combine.
- 5
Roast at 425°F for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and add sliced mozzarella cheese on top of the asparagus. Return to the oven for another 10-15 minutes or until veggies are tender and cheese is melted (broil for the last 1-2 minutes to brown the cheese).
- 6
Plate the asparagus and top with the roasted tomatoes and shredded Parmesan cheese. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and garnish with chopped fresh basil.