Best 15 Asparagus With Tomatoes Recipes

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Asparagus with tomatoes can be an exquisite dish, rich in taste and vibrant colors. The beautiful green asparagus and juicy red tomatoes are a perfect combination, providing a symphony of flavors. Cooking asparagus with tomatoes can be done in a variety of ways, ensuring there is a recipe to suit everyone's palate. Whether you prefer a side dish or a main course, asparagus with tomatoes is a great choice. Read on to discover the best recipes for this delectable dish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

OVEN ROASTED ASPARAGUS AND TOMATOES



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Roasted Asparagus and Tomatoes are so delicious, they are easy to prepare with great flavors. Garlic and lemon with juicy ripe tomatoes and crunchy-tender asparagus! Spring is upon us and you know what that means: fresh veggies from your local farmer's market! Nothing beats the taste of local produce in the spring. The best part is it's a great way to get yourself motivated to head outdoors instead of staying cooped up inside. Asparagus is one of the first vegetables harvested in spring. Many people think of it as a luxury item, but with a little luck and...

Provided by Michelle Blackwood, RN

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound asparagus trimmed
1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes cut in halves
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon nutritional yeast flakes
3/4 teaspoon salt
vegan Parmesan (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven 400 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Place asparagus, and cherry tomatoes into a large bowl. Toss with olive oil.
  • Add garlic, lemon juice. nutritional yeast flakes, salt and lemon slices and toss to combine.
  • Spread onto baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 20 minutes. or until asparagus are tender. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103, Carbohydrate 8.7, Fat 7.4, Protein 1

WARM ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH TOMATOES



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You can eat this asparagus salad cold and use leftover cooked asparagus but I prefer it when the asparagus is still a little bit warm. Tastes great with meat or fish dishes.

Provided by backfee

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, or more as needed
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pound asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
salt to taste
1 squeeze lemon juice, or to taste
1 (10 ounce) basket cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add asparagus and stir-fry until tender but still firm to the bite, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and drizzle with lemon juice. Place in a bowl and add cherry tomatoes.
  • Stir vinegar, mustard, sugar, and salt together in a small bowl. Pour in olive oil and mix well. Drizzle dressing over asparagus and tomatoes and mix well. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121.6 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 371.4 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

ASPARAGUS TOMATO BAKE



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Country roads and railroads tracks near my home are favorite places to hunt for wild asparagus- one of the true treats of spring. Both of my sons can eye wild asparagus from afar!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup butter, melted
1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces
3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons minced celery
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, drained and diced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Pour butter into an 8-in. square baking dish. Lay asparagus over butter. Sprinkle with onion, garlic, celery, cheese and bread crumbs. Top with tomatoes. Sprinkle with oregano, salt, pepper and thyme. , Cover and bake at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until the asparagus is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 455mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

ASPARAGUS WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES OVER PASTA



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 19m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 pound asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, reconstituted either in olive oil or white wine
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 to 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/2 to 1 pound pasta of your choice, cooked
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a saucepan and saute the asparagus for about 4 minutes. Add the tomatoes, thyme, parsley and salt and pepper. Saute an additional 3 to 5 minutes. Pour the vegetables over the cooked pasta and sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the top.

ASPARAGUS WITH TOMATOES



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This is a delicious way to take advantage of early spring's flavorful asparagus. A great dish to accompany large, busy meals, as most of the work can be done ahead of time and the asparagus reheated with the tomatoes and garlic at the last minute while the roast (or whatever else) is resting. Also a delicious preparation for green beans in place of the asparagus.

Provided by KEANSOR

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Tomatoes

Time 12m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound thin asparagus spears, trimmed and cut in half
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
1 pinch salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the asparagus in a large skillet and fill with about 1 inch of water. Cover the pan and set over high heat. When the water comes to a boil, cook for 2 minutes or until the asparagus is bright green and almost tender.
  • In a separate skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add the tomato to the skillet and cook for about 1 minute or until heated through. Season with salt and pepper. Add asparagus to the pan and cook for about 2 minutes, until hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63.4 calories, Carbohydrate 6.7 g, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 4.8 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

ASPARAGUS AND TOMATO TART



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (9-inch) frozen pie crust
2 slices bacon, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 bunch fresh asparagus tips, reserve stems for Round 2 Recipe
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup milk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained well, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
1/4 freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil leaves
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Place the frozen pie crust onto a baking sheet. Prick the bottom of the crust with a fork and bake for 10 minutes.
  • Saute the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon and drain on a paper towel. Add onion and asparagus tips to the skillet with the bacon fat and saute until tender, approximately 5 minutes.
  • In a large bowl whisk together ricotta, milk and eggs. Add parsley, half the tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Add asparagus and onion mixture and combine well. Pour egg mixture into the prepared crust.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes or until filling has set and the tart is lightly browned on top. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
  • In a small bowl, toss the remaining tomatoes with the basil, balsamic vinegar and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Serve as garnish for tart.

ASPARAGUS WITH TOMATO VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Luisa de la Hija

Categories     Egg     Tomato     Vegetable     Side     Picnic     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Asparagus     Bell Pepper     Spring     Healthy     Bon Appétit     Spain

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound large asparagus spears, trimmed
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 small tomato, finely chopped
1/4 green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 green onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1 hard-boiled egg, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Cook asparagus in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain. Refresh under cold running water and drain thoroughly. Arrange asparagus on large platter. Cover and refrigerate until cold.
  • Whisk oil and vinegar to blend in small bowl. Add tomato, bell pepper, green onion and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 3 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)
  • Spoon half of vinaigrette over asparagus. Garnish with egg. Pass remaining dressing separately.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH CHERRY TOMATOES AND GARLIC



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This tasty roasted asparagus recipe is courtesy of chef Emeril Lagasse. It's a delicious spring side dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds pencil asparagus, ends trimmed
2 cups cherry tomatoes
12 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Place asparagus, tomatoes, and garlic in a large bowl; drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Transfer to a large rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with lemon juice.
  • Transfer to oven and roast until asparagus are tender and tomatoes begin to caramelize, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve hot or at room temperature.

ASPARAGUS WITH TOMATOES



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Betty Crocker's Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol Cooking Today shares a recipe. Asparagus pairs with color and flavor in an easy skillet side dish.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
3 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped (1 cup)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 pounds asparagus

Steps:

  • Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook onion in oil 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in tomatoes, lemon juice, honey and salt. Cook 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Remove mixture from skillet; keep warm.
  • Wipe out skillet. Heat 1 inch water to boiling in skillet. Add asparagus. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook 7 to 10 minutes or until stalk ends are crisp-tender; drain. Place asparagus in serving dish. Top with tomato mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 160 mg

ASPARAGUS & TOMATO SALAD



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This salad is a refreshing change from the usual bed of lettuce! Cook time is blanching of asparagus.

Provided by skat5762

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
1 lb tomatoes, diced
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 lb feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Blanch asparagus briefly in boiling water on stove top, then plunge into ice cold water to stop them from cooking.
  • Chop asparagus into bite sized pieces.
  • In large bowl combine asparagus and tomato.
  • Add basil, sea salt and pepper.
  • Stir in feta, toss, and refrigerate.
  • Before serving, toss with balsamic vinegar.

ASPARAGUS AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES



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Crisp-tender asparagus is drizzled with lemon butter sauce and sprinkled with flavorful sun-dried tomatoes in this effortless, time-saving recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
1/3 cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, patted dry and chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh basil

Steps:

  • Place asparagus in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the broth, oil, lemon zest and salt., Transfer asparagus to a serving platter; drizzle with butter mixture. Sprinkle with pepper; top with tomatoes and basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 127mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS AND TOMATOES



Roasted Asparagus and Tomatoes image

I found this recipe in an old magazine that was just laying around on my coffee table and it looked good so I decided to make it for Easter. What an absolutely awesome dish! Even the asparagus haters loved it. This recipe can be prepared ahead of time and reheated or served at room temperature. It is excellent served with roast lamb.

Provided by Irmgard

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon brown sugar
2 cups grape tomatoes or 2 cups cherry tomatoes
2 bunches asparagus

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
  • Whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, thyme, garlic, salt, pepper and brown sugar.
  • Cut the tomatoes in half and toss to combine with the olive oil mixture.
  • Spread the tomatoes in a roasting pan and place in the oven.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes, or until the tomatoes are shrivelled.
  • Break the ends from the asparagus at their natural breaking point. Add the tender lengths of asparagus to the tomatoes and continue to cook for 25 minutes or until the asparagus is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90.7, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 220.2, Carbohydrate 9.9, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 4.4, Protein 4.4

ASPARAGUS WITH TOMATO-SHALLOT CONFIT



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     side dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 plum tomatoes
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon chopped shallot (1 shallot)
1 clove garlic, peeled
2 pounds asparagus, trimmed to about 6-inch lengths and peeled
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil. Blanch the tomatoes for 12 to 15 seconds. Remove, and when cool enough to handle, peel the skin. Cut the tomatoes into fourths and remove seeds. Cube the tomatoes. There should be about 1/2 cup.
  • In a separate pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring, for two minutes. Add the tomatoes and garlic clove. Cook, stirring, for one minute. Adjust seasonings, and set aside.
  • Place the asparagus in a pan, and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil, and cook for about two minutes. Remove from the heat immediately. Drain, and serve with shallot-tomato garnish.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 81, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 617 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ROMA TOMATOES WITH ASPARAGUS AND HOLLANDAISE



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Hot and cheesy asparagus-filled roma tomato halves broiled for an easy side dish in just 30 minutes!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 medium plum (Roma) tomatoes (2 1/2 to 3 inches long)
36 thin asparagus spears (1/4 inch diameter)
1 cup milk
1 package (0.9 oz) hollandaise sauce mix
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (2 oz)

Steps:

  • Cut tomatoes in half lengthwise. Seed tomatoes, using teaspoon; remove flesh, leaving 1/4-inch-thick shell. Cut thin slice from rounded side of tomato halves, if necessary, so they'll rest level in pan. Drain tomatoes, hollow sides down, on paper towels.
  • Break off tough ends of asparagus. From tip end, cut off top 3 inches of each spear (reserve remaining portions of spear for another use). In 1-quart saucepan, heat 1 inch water to boiling. Add asparagus pieces. Heat to boiling and boil 2 minutes; drain and set aside.
  • In same 1-quart saucepan, beat milk and sauce mix with wire whisk until smooth. Add butter. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly, until thickened and smooth.
  • Set oven control to broil. In 13x9-inch pan, place tomato halves. In each tomato half, arrange 3 asparagus pieces lengthwise with tips extended over stem end of tomato. Spoon 1 tablespoon sauce over asparagus-filled tomato halves, allowing some sauce to fill tomato hollow. Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Broil with tops 4 to 6 inches from heat 2 to 4 minutes or until tomatoes are hot and cheese just begins to brown. If desired, heat remaining sauce until hot; serve with tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 170 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

ROASTED BALSAMIC ASPARAGUS & CHERRY TOMATOES



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This simple vegetarian side dish can be served with meat, fish and veggie mains alike

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Side dish

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 5

350g asparagus spear , woody ends discarded
330g pack cherry tomato , halved
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
50g feta cheese , crumbled

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Put the asparagus and cherry tomatoes on a baking sheet. Drizzle over the olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Season, then toss everything together. Bake for 15 mins until the asparagus is cooked through. Serve topped with the feta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 5 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Choose the right asparagus. Look for spears that are firm and have tight, closed tips. Avoid spears that are wilted or have woody ends.
  • Trim the asparagus. Cut off the tough, woody ends of the asparagus spears. You can do this with a sharp knife or a kitchen shears.
  • Cook the asparagus properly. Asparagus can be cooked in a variety of ways, including boiling, steaming, roasting, and grilling. Be careful not to overcook the asparagus, as it will become mushy.
  • Use fresh, ripe tomatoes. The tomatoes in this recipe should be ripe and juicy. Avoid tomatoes that are mushy or have blemishes.
  • Season the dish to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to the dish to taste. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice or a drizzle of olive oil.

Conclusion:

Asparagus with tomatoes is a simple but delicious dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up fresh asparagus and tomatoes from your garden. This recipe is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this asparagus with tomatoes recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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