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    Home » Recipes » Dinner » Sides

    Quick Easy Balsamic Asparagus Recipe

    Published: Dec 22, 2022 · Updated: Dec 22, 2022 by Neil 16 Comments

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    Quick easy roasted balsamic asparagus in a white serving dish with other vegetable side dishes alongside. Pin title text overlay at top.

    Quick easy balsamic asparagus. This excellent side dish is easy to make in just 20 minutes and is the perfect accompaniment for any roast dinner!

    Roasted balsamic asparagus served in a white serving dish. Dish of sweetcorn and dish of roast potatoes alongside. Jug of gravy and a roast chicken in the background.

    Folks if you're looking for an easy to make perfect side dish for your roast then this quick easy balsamic asparagus recipe is just perfect for that.

    At this time of year simple side dishes to go with roasts like my roasted brussels sprouts and green beans recipe are extremely popular!

    You could easily serve this roasted asparagus recipe alongside that.

    This perfect baked asparagus accompaniment will go with any meat roast. Or if you're vegetarian something like my festive nut roast.

    It'll go well with your Christmas or Thanksgiving dinner too. The great thing being the minimum effort to make it.

    There's loads of flavour going on here in this tasty roasted balsamic asparagus recipe!

    Baked balsamic asparagus served in a square baking dish. Other side dishes of roast potatoes and sweetcorn in the background with a roast chicken at the back.

    Roasting the asparagus spears really does being out the best flavour of your fresh asparagus.

    There's no need to boil, grill or sauté your asparagus either before it's roasted.

    Everything for this simple recipe goes into the same roasting tin. Those delicious asparagus spears will be ready for serving with your main dish in just 15 minutes!

    The balsamic glaze makes the asparagus taste sweet and tangy.

    Whilst the addition of the pine nuts give this simple side dish a lovely light crunch to it too.

    You could of course leave out the pine nuts if you want to. But please don't leave out the balsamic!

    Close up view of a dish of quick easy balsamic asparagus side. Behind the dish side dishes of roast potaotes and sweetcorn and a jug of gravy.
    Jump to:
    • Ingredients
    • Step By Step Instructions
    • How To Cut Asparagus
    • How To Make Roasted Balsamic Asparagus
    • Substitutions
    • Equipment
    • FAQ's
    • Other Popular Roasted Side Dishes You Might Also Like
    • 📋 Quick Easy Balsamic Asparagus Recipe
    • Nutrition Label
    • Rate The Recipe

    Ingredients

    Quick easy balsamic asparagus recipe ingredients laid out on a table.
    • Fresh Asparagus Spears
    • Olive Oil
    • Balsamic Vinegar
    • Pine Nuts
    • Freshly Ground Salt And Black Pepper

    See recipe card for quantities.

    Step By Step Instructions

    Detailed instructions are in the recipe card below. But here is a quick step by step guide of how to make this quick easy balsamic asparagus recipe:

    How To Cut Asparagus

    Two bunches of asparagus spears with woody ends cut off on a chopping board with a knife alongside.
    1. Snap off the woody end of one of the asparagus spears.
    2. Line up the snapped spear with the rest of the spears and cut off their ends with a sharp knife.

    How To Make Roasted Balsamic Asparagus

    Asparagus spears placed in a roasting tin.

    Steps 1 & 2

    • Preheat oven to 180C Fan.
    • Place asparagus into a large roasting tin in a single layer.
    Olive oil and balsamic vinegar drizzled over balsamic spears in a roasting tin.

    Step 3

    • Drizzle a little olive oil and balsamic vinegar over.
    Pine nuts scattered over the top of the asparagus.

    Step 4

    • Scatter the pine nuts over the top and season.
    Easy balsamic asparagus roasted in oven and removed.

    Step 5

    • Bake in oven for about 15 minutes, turning once, until asparagus are cooked, and pine nuts are golden.
    Roasted balsamic asparagus served in a rectangle white serving dish.

    Step 6

    • Serve as a side.

    Substitutions

    • Fresh Asparagus Spears - these are the star of the show but green beans or broccoli would also work.
    • Olive Oil - a basic cooking olive oil is fine here.
    • Balsamic Vinegar - use a good quality balsamic vinegar. Not a cheap one.
    • Pine Nuts - you could also use cashew nuts.
    • Freshly Ground Salt And Black Pepper

    Equipment

    For This Roasted Balsamic Asparagus Recipe You May Need…

    The following links and any links in the recipe card below are affiliate links.

    That means that if you click on it and then buy that product I’ll get a small commission (at no extra cost to you of course).

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    This is the small deep roasting tin that I use in the making of this and in many of my other recipes too.

    I love this inexpensive roasting tin.

    It's perfect for use on a daily basis. Plus it's easy to clean!

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    FAQ's

    Do You Have To Boil Asparagus Before Baking?

    No. There is no need to boil asparagus before baking.

    How To Store Leftover Roasted Asparagus?

    Any leftover roasted asparagus can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 - 3 days.

    How To Reheat Roasted Asparagus?

    Roasted asparagus is best reheated in a frying pan on your stove. It should not need any oil.

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    Roasted balsamic asparagus served in a white serving dish. Dish of sweetcorn and dish of roast potatoes alongside. Jug of gravy and a roast chicken in the background.
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    📋 Quick Easy Balsamic Asparagus Recipe

    Quick easy balsamic asparagus. This excellent side dish is easy to make in just 20 minutes and is the perfect accompaniment for any roast dinner!
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: International
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 133kcal
    Author: Neil

    The following links and any links in the recipe card below are affiliate links.

    This means that if you click on it and then buy that product I’ll get a small commission (at no extra cost to you of course).

    If you do click through then thanks for being a part of Neil’s Healthy Meals!

    Equipment

    • Small Deep Roasting Tin
    • Kitchen scale
    • Kitchen knives
    • Chopping board
    • Measuring spoons

    Ingredients

    • 300 g Asparagus Spears
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon pine nuts
    • Freshly Ground Salt and Black Pepper
    Metric - US Customary

    Instructions

    • Pre-heat oven to 180C Fan.
    • Discard woody ends of asparagus. Place in a roasting tin.
    • Drizzle over the olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
    • Scatter the pine nuts over the top and season.
    • Bake in oven for about 15 minutes, turning once, until asparagus are cooked, and pine nuts are golden.
    • Serve as a side.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 342mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1135IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 4mg

    Nutrition Label

    Nutritional information provided below is calculated using paid for online tools and the exact ingredients and quantities used above.

    Nutrition Facts
    📋 Quick Easy Balsamic Asparagus
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 133 Calories from Fat 99
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 11g17%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
    Monounsaturated Fat 6g
    Sodium 5mg0%
    Potassium 342mg10%
    Carbohydrates 8g3%
    Fiber 3g13%
    Sugar 4g4%
    Protein 4g8%
    Vitamin A 1135IU23%
    Vitamin C 8mg10%
    Calcium 39mg4%
    Iron 4mg22%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Rate The Recipe

    If you’ve made this roasted balsamic asparagus recipe, or any other recipes on Neil's Healthy Meals, then please let me know.

    I’d love to hear what you think of my recipe in the comments below and please do rate my recipe 5* if you like it! 🙂

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    Comments

    1. angiesrecipes

      December 22, 2022 at 4:22 am

      5 stars
      One of my favourite veggies! I love the simple preparation of this side dish and the pine nuts add not only the texture, also flavour.

      Reply
      • Neil

        December 22, 2022 at 6:56 am

        A simple and flavoursome side dish. Just in time for Christmas and excellent with a Christmas roast. Thanks Angie!

        Reply
    2. Chef Mimi

      December 22, 2022 at 1:03 pm

      5 stars
      I’m saving this recipe! I’d actually make this on Christmas Day if my husband didn’t dislike vinegar…

      Reply
      • Neil

        December 23, 2022 at 7:23 am

        Ha ha! You should just make it anyway and eat it all yourself Mimi!

        Reply
    3. Charlie DeSando

      December 22, 2022 at 8:03 pm

      5 stars
      Great side dish, perfect for the holidays

      Reply
      • Neil

        December 23, 2022 at 7:23 am

        Thank you Charlie.

        Reply
    4. Raymund | angsarap.net

      December 22, 2022 at 11:09 pm

      5 stars
      Sounds like a perfect side dish for roast meats, love it

      Reply
      • Neil

        December 23, 2022 at 7:23 am

        That's exactly what it's for. Thanks Raymund!

        Reply
    5. Frank | Memorie di Angelina

      December 22, 2022 at 11:40 pm

      5 stars
      Just the kind of simple but flavorful cooking that I love, Neil. Bravo! Going to give this a go once asparagus are back in season around here.

      Reply
      • Neil

        December 23, 2022 at 7:24 am

        Thanks Frank. Yes, definitely a good recipe if you can get fresh local asparagus.

        Reply
    6. David @ Spiced

      December 23, 2022 at 2:27 pm

      5 stars
      We used to roast asparagus quite often, but somewhere along the line we fell out of that habit in favor of other veggies. I'll have to bring asparagus back - and the pine nuts + balsamic here sound delicious! Merry Christmas to you and Lynne - I hope Santa brings you everything you asked for this year!!

      Reply
      • Neil

        December 23, 2022 at 5:03 pm

        Thank you David. All the best to you too.

        Reply
    7. Sherry M (from sherry's pickings)

      December 30, 2022 at 9:26 am

      5 stars
      i love asparagus and pine nuts! this sounds great Neil. Happy new year to you!

      Reply
      • Neil

        December 30, 2022 at 2:26 pm

        Thank you Sherry. And Happy New Year to you too!

        Reply
    8. Jeff the Chef @ Make It Like a Man!

      December 31, 2022 at 3:10 pm

      5 stars
      I don't know how, but I for some reason I have four bottles of different balsamic vinegars in my cupboard. This sounds like a great reason to whip one of those bad boys out! Thanks! And Happy New Year!

      Reply
      • Neil

        January 01, 2023 at 9:13 am

        It would be great to try out all those different kinds of balsamic vinegar to see what different tastes come from them. Happy New Year to you too Jeff!

        Reply

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