Seared Asparagus With Balsamic Tomatoes

Asparagus is one of my all time favorite vegetables! Unfortunately, I’m the only person in my family who likes it. Despite this, I make some preparation of asparagus weekly. This particular recipe gets doubled and munched on for days– it’s just that good!

You Will Need:

• 1lb fresh asparagus, ends trimmed
• 2TBSP olive oil or coconut oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup diced tomatoes, fresh or canned
• 1 TBSP minced garlic
• 4TBSP balsamic vinegar
• 3TBSP crumbled goat cheese (optional)

Procedure:

1. Preheat pan to medium-high heat until oil is hot. Add asparagus.
2. Cook asparagus until just tender, turning every 2 minutes to avoid charring. Add garlic and saute until browned.
3. Add diced tomatoes and balsamic vinegar. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, or until vinegar begins to reduce.
4. Season to taste and serve hot. Enjoy!