Description
Roasted Asparagus with Burrata and Tomatoes is an elegant yet simple dish featuring tender, golden asparagus and sweet bursts of roasted cherry tomatoes topped with creamy burrata cheese and finished with a bright lemon honey dressing. This restaurant-quality side dish or light appetizer comes together in just 30 minutes and is perfect for busy weeknights, entertaining, or whenever you want fresh, impressive flavors without fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g green asparagus, trim the woody ends
- 2 balls of Burrata, room temperature
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 150 g cherry tomatoes
- 1 organic lemon, zest only
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- to taste salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ lemon, juice only
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 200°C (390°F) and allow it to heat fully while you prepare the vegetables.
- Prepare the Vegetables: Rinse the asparagus and trim about 2-3 inches from the woody bottom ends, then pat dry with paper towels. Place the asparagus and cherry tomatoes in a baking dish.
- Season and Toss: Drizzle the vegetables with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, add the minced garlic, lemon zest, sesame seeds, salt, and pepper. Toss everything together until well coated.
- Roast: Roast in the preheated oven for 15 minutes until the asparagus is tender-crisp and the tomatoes are starting to burst.
- Make the Dressing: While the vegetables roast, whisk together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of honey, juice of half a lemon, and 1/2 teaspoon of chili flakes in a small bowl until well emulsified.
- Arrange the Burrata: Place the burrata balls on a serving plate, allowing them to sit at room temperature.
- Layer the Vegetables: Spoon the warm roasted asparagus and tomatoes over and around the burrata.
- Finish: Generously drizzle the lemon honey dressing over the entire dish, then pour some of the flavorful pan juices over the top for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes