Italian Roasted Asparagus and Tomatoes

Summer is officially here and this means the grill is going with your favorite chicken or steak, but what about those side dishes? This week is all about easy delicious side dishes great for your holiday celebrations and gatherings.  This one today is perfect for a simple side with your favorite person! Jim and I both love roasted vegetables and this one has a little twist that you might enjoy! I added some Italian seasonings and Asiago cheese.  If you have not had Asiago, it adds a nice nutty flavor to the cheese.

INGREDIENTS
1 pound fresh trimmed asparagus
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 Tablespoon lemon zest
Pinch of salt
Pinch of pepper
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 large tomato, sliced in 1/2 inch slices
1/2 cup Asiago cheese

DIRECTIONS
Turn your oven to broil, leaving the oven door open slightly, and move your oven rack to the top portion of the oven.
On a baking sheet add your trimmed asparagus, oil, salt, pepper, and zest. Mix coating all of the asparagus. Add the tomatoes to the sheet pan on a single layer also coating the tomato slices with oil, salt, pepper and zest. Sprinkle the asparagus and tomatoes with the Italian seasoning and Asiago cheese.  Place the sheet pan under the broiler still keeping the oven door open and watching closely. When the cheese is melted and lightly browned, and vegetables have softened, remove from oven and serve warm.

Enjoy!