Tuscan Style Roasted Asparagus

By barbsjustagirl

Roasting vegetables brings out their full flavor. In this recipe asparagus is roasted with grape tomatoes to deliver some sweetness, and pine nut to give a rich flavor.

Ingredients

• 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 peel

Preparation

Step 1

Place the asparagus, tomatoes and pine nuts on a foil-lined 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Mix 2 tablespoons oil, garlic, salt and pepper; add to asparagus and toss to coat.

Bake at 400° for 15 - 20 minutes or just until asparagus is tender. Drizzle with remaining oil and lemon juice; sprinkle with cheese and lemon peel. Toss to combine.

Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving equals 95 calories, 8 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 3 mg cholesterol, 294 mg sodium, 4 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable.