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Grilled Asparagus and cherry tomatoes recipe in a grilling pan with tin foil

Asparagus Cherry Tomatoes Recipe

Sarah Harper MS, RD, LDN
A simple side dish for a evening spent grilling out. With less than 4 ingredients, this recipe is simple, easy, and flavorful.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 80 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 grill basket see notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lbs asparagus 1 bunch
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt
  • 3 tbsp garlic herb butter recipe

Instructions
 

Step 1: Trim the asparagus 

  • Snap off the woody ends of the asparagus.

Step 2: Season

  • In a large bowl, toss the asparagus and cherry tomatoes with melted garlic herb butter and a pinch of salt. Make sure everything is evenly coated.

​Step 3: Cook (Grill, Roasted, Sauteed, Air-Fried)

  • Grilled
    Preheat grill to medium-high heat (around 375°F to 400°F).
    Prepare a grill basket: Cover a grill basket with foil will help keep the cherry tomatoes from falling through the grates and the butter and tomatoes own juices from dripping into the grill. If you don't have one, you can use foil.
    Grill the asparagus and tomatoes: Place the asparagus and cherry tomatoes in the grill basket and cook for 4-6 minutes. Use tongs to turn occasionally until they have cooked.
  • Roasted
    Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
    Arrange on a sheet pan: Spread the asparagus and cherry tomatoes on a parchment paper lined sheet pan in a single layer.
    Roast: Roast asparagus and tomatoes in the oven for 15-20 minutes, flipping the asparagus halfway through. The asparagus should be tender, and the tomatoes should start to blister and soften.
  • Sauteed
    Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
    Sauté asparagus: Add 1 tbsp of garlic herb butter to the pan. Once melted, add the asparagus and tomatoes and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.The asparagus will be tender and tomatoes softened. If you want a little crunch in your asparagus cook for 8-10 minutes.
  • Air Fryer
    Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
    Arrange in the basket: Place the asparagus and cherry tomatoes in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
    Air fry: Cook for 5-10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even cooking. The asparagus should be tender, and the tomatoes will be slightly blistered. 

Notes

Grill Basket: You can find these at you local grocery store or cooking supply store. They are also available on Amazon.

Nutrition

Calories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 152mgPotassium: 326mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1132IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 2mg
Keyword 5-ingredient, plant based, side dish, vegan, vegetarian
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