Asparagus with Balsamic Tomatoes
YIELD: 4 servings
TOTAL:20 MINUTES
Ingredients:
1 pound asparagus, trimmed
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 cups halved grape tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons crumbled goat cheese
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Preparation:
1. Cook asparagus in boiling water 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add tomatoes and garlic; cook 5 minutes. Stir in vinegar; cook 3 minutes. Stir in salt. Arrange asparagus on a platter; top with tomato mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and pepper.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories: 69
Fat: 3.9g
Saturated fat: 1.4g
Monounsaturated fat: 2g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.3g
Protein: 3g
Carbohydrate: 6.5g
Fiber: 2.1g
Cholesterol: 4mg
Iron: 1.6mg
Sodium: 181mg
Calcium: 45mg
Cooking Light
APRIL 2011





