Griddled asparagus and tomato with gorgonzola
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Total Time
15 minutes
Background
You can serve this griddled asparagus and tomato with Gorgonzola on a piece of toast for a quick and easy lunch - or a side dish with grilled meat and fish. You can serve it as a starter too, it fits well in an Italian menu. For a spicy version, use chili instead of bell pepper.
Ingredients
- 1 bunch asparagus
- 1 handful cherry tomatoes
- ½ red pepper
- 1 small red onion
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Crumbled Gorgonzola (to taste)
- Basil leaves, to garnish
Instructions
- Cut the red pepper and onion into thin slices.
- Snap off and discard the woody ends of the asparagus.
- Brush the veggies with oil, then griddle or grill them for about 5 minutes until lightly charred.
- Brush them with the balsamic vinegar and cook for another 3 minutes or until caramelised.
- Transfer the veggies onto a plate and crumble some Gorgonzola on top immediately so it can melt.
- Scatter some basil leaves on top and serve.
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Categories
- Meal Type: - Lunch - Main - Quick & Easy - Side - Starter
- Cuisines: - Italian
- Occasions: - Anniversaries - Dinner Party - Parties - Valentine's Day
- Ingredients: - Other Vegetables
- Health and Diet: - Egg Free - Gluten Free - High Fibre - Low Carb - Nut Free - Vegetarian
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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