Best 8 Asparagus With Tomatoes Recipes

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In a vibrant symphony of flavors, asparagus and tomatoes unite in a culinary masterpiece. This delightful dish tantalizes the taste buds with its vibrant colors and enticing aromas. The asparagus, with its tender spears and subtly sweet flavor, pairs perfectly with the juicy, sun-ripened tomatoes, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. Whether you prefer a simple sautéed preparation or a more elaborate roasted medley, this versatile duo shines in a variety of recipes. From quick and easy skillet meals to elegant oven-baked creations, this article presents a delectable collection of asparagus and tomato recipes that will cater to every palate and cooking skill level.

**Recipes featured in this article:**

- **Sautéed Asparagus and Tomatoes:** A classic combination that showcases the natural flavors of these two vegetables. Simply sautéed in olive oil with a touch of garlic and herbs, this simple dish is a flavorful side or light lunch.

- **Roasted Asparagus and Tomatoes with Feta:** The vibrant colors of roasted asparagus and tomatoes are complemented by crumbled feta cheese in this easy and flavorful side dish. Roasting intensifies the sweetness of the vegetables and creates a slightly caramelized exterior.

- **Asparagus and Tomato Quiche:** A versatile dish that can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, this quiche features a creamy custard filling studded with asparagus and tomatoes. The flaky crust and rich filling make this quiche a satisfying and indulgent meal.

- **Asparagus and Tomato Pasta:** A quick and easy weeknight meal, this pasta dish combines asparagus, tomatoes, and garlic in a light and flavorful sauce. Served over your favorite pasta, it's a delicious and nutritious meal that the whole family will enjoy.

- **Asparagus and Tomato Salad:** A refreshing and light salad that's perfect for summer gatherings. Fresh asparagus, tomatoes, red onion, and feta cheese are tossed in a tangy vinaigrette dressing for a vibrant and flavorful side dish or light lunch.

Let's cook with our recipes!

TUSCAN-STYLE ROASTED ASPARAGUS



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This is especially wonderful when locally grown asparagus is in season and so easy for celebrations because you can serve it hot or cold. This is how to bake asparagus. -Jannine Fisk, Malden, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Place the 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 oil and the lemon juice; sprinkle with cheese and lemon aest. Toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 294mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

OVEN ROASTED ASPARAGUS AND TOMATOES



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Roasted Asparagus and Tomatoes are so delicious, they are easy to prepare with great flavors. Garlic and lemon with juicy ripe tomatoes and crunchy-tender asparagus! Spring is upon us and you know what that means: fresh veggies from your local farmer's market! Nothing beats the taste of local produce in the spring. The best part is it's a great way to get yourself motivated to head outdoors instead of staying cooped up inside. Asparagus is one of the first vegetables harvested in spring. Many people think of it as a luxury item, but with a little luck and...

Provided by Michelle Blackwood, RN

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound asparagus trimmed
1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes cut in halves
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon nutritional yeast flakes
3/4 teaspoon salt
vegan Parmesan (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven 400 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Place asparagus, and cherry tomatoes into a large bowl. Toss with olive oil.
  • Add garlic, lemon juice. nutritional yeast flakes, salt and lemon slices and toss to combine.
  • Spread onto baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 20 minutes. or until asparagus are tender. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103, Carbohydrate 8.7, Fat 7.4, Protein 1

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH CHERRY TOMATOES AND GARLIC



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This tasty roasted asparagus recipe is courtesy of chef Emeril Lagasse. It's a delicious spring side dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds pencil asparagus, ends trimmed
2 cups cherry tomatoes
12 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Place asparagus, tomatoes, and garlic in a large bowl; drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Transfer to a large rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with lemon juice.
  • Transfer to oven and roast until asparagus are tender and tomatoes begin to caramelize, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve hot or at room temperature.

PROVENCAL ASPARAGUS WITH TOMATO (FRENCH)



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Provided by Next Iron Chef All Star: Beau MacMillan

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large Roma tomato
1 bunch jumbo asparagus spears
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, chopped
3 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves chopped
2 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves chopped
4 sprigs fresh parsley, leaves chopped
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 piece Parmesan, for shaving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Cut a small "x" in the bottom of the tomato. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the tomato and cook it for 30 seconds. Remove it to a bowl of salted iced water. Add the asparagus in the boiling water and blanch for 1 minute. Remove the asparagus to the iced water bath to cool down, then drain both the tomato and the asparagus. Peel the tomato, remove the seeds, and roughly chop it. Cut the asparagus into 1-inch pieces and set aside.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the tomato, garlic, herbs, and lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook until the tomato begins to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in the asparagus and cook until is just tender, about 2 to 3 minutes. Spoon the mixture into an ovenproof casserole and scatter with some Parmesan shavings. Bake until the cheese is melted and lightly browned, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve.

ASPARAGUS WITH TOMATO-SHALLOT CONFIT



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     side dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 plum tomatoes
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon chopped shallot (1 shallot)
1 clove garlic, peeled
2 pounds asparagus, trimmed to about 6-inch lengths and peeled
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil. Blanch the tomatoes for 12 to 15 seconds. Remove, and when cool enough to handle, peel the skin. Cut the tomatoes into fourths and remove seeds. Cube the tomatoes. There should be about 1/2 cup.
  • In a separate pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring, for two minutes. Add the tomatoes and garlic clove. Cook, stirring, for one minute. Adjust seasonings, and set aside.
  • Place the asparagus in a pan, and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil, and cook for about two minutes. Remove from the heat immediately. Drain, and serve with shallot-tomato garnish.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 81, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 617 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ASPARAGUS TOMATO BAKE



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Country roads and railroads tracks near my home are favorite places to hunt for wild asparagus- one of the true treats of spring. Both of my sons can eye wild asparagus from afar!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup butter, melted
1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces
3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons minced celery
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, drained and diced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Pour butter into an 8-in. square baking dish. Lay asparagus over butter. Sprinkle with onion, garlic, celery, cheese and bread crumbs. Top with tomatoes. Sprinkle with oregano, salt, pepper and thyme. , Cover and bake at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until the asparagus is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 455mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

ASPARAGUS WITH TOMATOES



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Betty Crocker's Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol Cooking Today shares a recipe. Asparagus pairs with color and flavor in an easy skillet side dish.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
3 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped (1 cup)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 pounds asparagus

Steps:

  • Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook onion in oil 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in tomatoes, lemon juice, honey and salt. Cook 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Remove mixture from skillet; keep warm.
  • Wipe out skillet. Heat 1 inch water to boiling in skillet. Add asparagus. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook 7 to 10 minutes or until stalk ends are crisp-tender; drain. Place asparagus in serving dish. Top with tomato mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 160 mg

ROASTED BALSAMIC ASPARAGUS & CHERRY TOMATOES



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This simple vegetarian side dish can be served with meat, fish and veggie mains alike

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Side dish

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 5

350g asparagus spear , woody ends discarded
330g pack cherry tomato , halved
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
50g feta cheese , crumbled

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Put the asparagus and cherry tomatoes on a baking sheet. Drizzle over the olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Season, then toss everything together. Bake for 15 mins until the asparagus is cooked through. Serve topped with the feta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 5 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest asparagus you can find. Look for spears that are bright green and have tight, closed tips.
  • Trim the asparagus spears before cooking. Cut off the woody ends of the spears, about 1 inch from the bottom.
  • Cook the asparagus quickly over high heat. This will help to preserve its鮮豔的顏色and crisp texture.
  • Don't overcook the asparagus. It should be tender but still slightly firm.
  • Serve the asparagus immediately after cooking. This will help to prevent it from becoming limp.
  • Add some flavor to the asparagus with simple seasonings. Salt, pepper, garlic, and lemon juice are all good choices.
  • Get creative with your asparagus dishes. Try roasting it, grilling it, or sautéing it. You can also add it to salads, soups, and pasta dishes.

Conclusion:

Asparagus is a delicious and versatile vegetable that can be enjoyed in many different ways. With its鮮豔的顏色, crisp texture, and delicate flavor, it's a perfect addition to any meal. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful side dish, try asparagus with tomatoes. You won't be disappointed!

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