PESTO-GLAZED ASPARAGUS WITH CHERRY TOMATOES

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Entered for safe-keeping. From Women's World 12/18/08. Since pesto has garlic, basil, Parmesan cheese and ground pine nuts, this makes a quick side dish of wonderful flavors.

Provided by KateL

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 lbs asparagus, tough ends trimmed, hard leaves removed
2 tablespoons oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons pesto sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).
  • On jellyroll pan, toss asparagus with oil, salt and pepper. Roast asparagus, stirring occasionally, until tender, 25-30 minutes.
  • In bowl, toss cherry tomatoes with pesto. Add tomato mixture to asparagus during last 5 minutes of cooking time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 49.6, Fat 2.6, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 65.6, Carbohydrate 5.7, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 2.1, Protein 3

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