Roasted Asparagus and Cherries
Elevate your side dish game with this vibrant and flavorful Roasted Asparagus and Cherries recipe. Tender, caramelized asparagus spears are perfectly complemented by bursts of sweet, roasted cherries, creating a unique pairing that’s both savory and slightly fruity. A drizzle of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and honey adds a tangy-sweet glaze, while optional garnishes of slivered almonds and creamy goat cheese lend delightful texture and richness. Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for spring and summer gatherings or when you want to bring a pop of color and elegance to your table. Serve it warm as a stunning side or light vegetarian entrée—either way, it’s sure to wow!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb asparagus
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp slivered almonds (optional, for garnish)
- 2 tbsp crumbled goat cheese (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
Trim the woody ends of the asparagus by snapping the bottom inch off each stalk, then place the asparagus spears in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Drizzle the mixture over the asparagus and toss to evenly coat the spears.
Scatter the pitted and halved cherries evenly across the baking sheet, nestling them between the asparagus spears.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender and slightly caramelized at the tips, and the cherries have softened and released some of their juices.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and transfer the roasted asparagus and cherries to a serving platter.
Optional: Sprinkle with slivered almonds and crumbled goat cheese for added texture and flavor.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
630 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.9 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.1 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 15 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 1324 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.4 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.6 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.4 g | ||
| Protein | 19.8 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 216 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 11.6 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 1415 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
