Healthy Eating: Asparagus with Balsamic Tomatoes

Asparagus dishIngredients

1 pound asparagus, trimmed
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 11⁄2 cups halved grape tomatoes
1⁄2 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons crumbled goat cheese 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper

*add mushrooms & onions for added flavor as desired

Preparation

Cook asparagus in boiling water for 2 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add tomatoes and garlic and cook 5 minutes. Stir in balsamic vinegar and cook 3 minutes. Serve asparagus on platter; topped with tomato mixture, cheese and pepper if desired.

Nutritional Information

  • Calories: 69
  • Fat: 3.9gProtein: 3g
  • Carbohydrates: 6.5g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.1g
  • Sodium: <20mg