Description
The most flavor in 25 minutes or less. Make this incredibly easy side dish for a picnic or a side to pasta, rice or protein.
Ingredients
1.5 pounds asparagus
1 pound grape tomatoes, halved
3 tablespoons olive oil
salt to taste
fresh cracked pepper to taste
1 cup mozzarella, crumbled or shredded
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar or to taste
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400° F. Arrange asparagus and grape tomatoes on a large non-stick baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper and toss using tongs. Roast in oven for 7 minutes, remove from oven and top asparagus with mozzarella. Return to oven and continue roasting for 5 minutes more or until cheese melts. Transfer asparagus with cheese to a serving platter. Top with roasted grape tomatoes and fresh basil. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar. Serve immediately.