Asparagus, Balsamic Tomatoes, Goat Cheese
This recipe for Asparagus, Balsamic Tomatoes, Goat Cheese brings together everything we love about August: tomato season and the abundance of fresh-off-the-farm dairy and produce.
Conventional grocery store produce that travels long distances is typically harvested before it’s ripe. Local produce, since it can be on the market the same day it’s picked, is often more fresh. And more fresh = better color and more flavor.
And what do we love about tomato season? Other than the obvious (sweet, plump, and juicy), we love the nutrition the pack. Tomatoes are rich in the antioxidant lycopene. Lycopene is the pigment that gives tomatoes their beautiful hue, plus there’s promising evidence that it can decrease our risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease.
We think that’s basically a prescription for a double serving of Asparagus, Balsamic Tomatoes, and Goat Cheese.
Want tomato season to last a little longer? Be sure to grab the recipe for Parmesan Chicken, Balsamic Tomatoes.
Asparagus, Balsamic Tomatoes, Goat Cheese
This recipe for Asparagus, Balsamic Tomatoes, Goat Cheese brings together everything we love about August: tomato season and the abundance of fresh-off-the-farm dairy and produce.
Serving size: 1/2 cup, Makes 7 servings
Ingredients
| 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed |
| 2 tablespoons olive oil |
| 1.5 cups grape tomatoes |
| 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic |
| 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar |
| 1/8 teaspoon salt |
| 3 tablespoons goat cheese |
| 1/2 teaspoon black pepper |
Instructions
- Place a pot of water on the stove over high heat. Blanch asparagus in boiling water for about 1 minute until bright green. Transfer to an ice bath to quickly stop cooking and drain.
- Heat olive oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add tomatoes and garlic. Cook about 5 minutes or until tomatoes are slightly caramelized and ready to burst. Stir in vinegar and simmer until mixture has reduced and slightly thickened. Stir in salt.
- Arrange asparagus on a platter. Top asparagus with tomato balsamic mixture. Crumble goat cheese over asparagus and sprinkle with pepper.
Nutrition information per serving: 70 calories, 5 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 60 mg sodium, 5 g carbs, 3 g sugar, 2 g fiber, 3 g protein
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