Vegetarian Asparagus and Cherry Tacos Recipe

Name: Vegetarian Asparagus and Cherry Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb asparagus spear, woody ends trimmed; olive oil; coarse salt; fresh ground black pepper; 12 lb fresh cherries, halved and pitted or ¼ cup dried tart cherries or ¼ cup dried cranberries; 6 corn tortillas (or flour, if you prefer); Cotija cheese or queso fresco; fresh cilantro; red onion, diced small; Baby Spinach (arugula, butter lettuce, etc.) or mixed greens (arugula, butter lettuce, etc.)

Servings: persons

1 lb asparagus spear, woody ends trimmed
olive oil
coarse salt
fresh ground black pepper
12 lb fresh cherries, halved and pitted or ¼ cup dried tart cherries or ¼ cup dried cranberries
6 corn tortillas (or flour, if you prefer)
Cotija cheese or queso fresco
fresh cilantro
red onion, diced small
Baby Spinach (arugula, butter lettuce, etc.) or mixed greens (arugula, butter lettuce, etc.)

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Preheat oven to 400F Note: we pan grilled the asparagus for about 5-6 minutes (or if weather permits you can use an outdoor grill.
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Arrange asparagus spears in a single layer on a roasting pan or baking sheet.
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Drizzle just enough olive oil to lightly and evenly coat, and toss.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Place in oven.
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After about 10 minutes, turn the asparagus spears and add the cherries to the pan.
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Important: only add the cherries if you are using *fresh* ones not dried.
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Continue to roast until asparagus is just tender and browned, about 15 minutes total .
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To serve, place some mixed greens in a corn tortilla, add a few asparagus spears and cherry halves in the center and garnish with cotija, cilantro, etc.
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Yield is estimated depending on the size of the asparagus stalks.

152

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb asparagus spear, woody ends trimmed, olive oil, coarse salt, fresh ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Vegetarian Asparagus and Cherry Tacos falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Vegetarian Asparagus and Cherry Tacos

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