Caprese Asparagus #BrunchWeek

This delicious recipe makes a perfect side dish for a Brunch Buffet.  Roasted Asparagus smothered in Mozzarella Cheese before being topped with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes.  Caprese has never tasted so good!

Welcome to the second installation of Brunch Week 2026......

This annual event is hosted by Christie of A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures.  It is a three-day event that started on Monday when I shared a lovely Lavender Bee's Knees Cocktail.  Let's take a look at our Brunch Buffet today.......

• Kings Hawaiian Pineapple Cheesecake Danishes from A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures
• Chicken Paprikash from Art of Natural Living
• Maple Bacon Monkey Bread from Blogghetti
• Caprese Asparagus from A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Pesto Chicken Salad Cups from Cindy's Recipes and Writings
• Classic Chicken Salad from Hezzi-D's Recipe Box
• Potatoes Boulangére from Karen's Kitchen Stories

This is an easy dish.  Assemble it ahead of time and then pop it into the oven for 20 minutes before serving.  

Please come and see me on Friday for our last postings and recipes for this year's Brunch Week.  

Asparagus Caprese

Yield: 8 servings

Author: Wendy Klik

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 20 MinTotal time: 30 Min

This delicious recipe makes a perfect side dish for a Brunch Buffet. Roasted Asparagus smothered in Mozzarella Cheese before being topped with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes. Caprese has never tasted so good!

Ingredients

• 1 lb. asparagus, hard, woody stems snapped off
• Olive oil
• Italian Seasoning, to taste
• Salt and Pepper, to taste
• 2 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese
• 12 oz. cherry tomatoes

Instructions

1. Toss the asparagus with olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Spread over half a sheet pan. Sprinkle with the shredded cheese.
2. Place the tomatoes on the other half of the sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper.
3. Roast in a 425* oven for about 20 minutes, until asparagus is tender, cheese is melted and tomatoes are softened.
4. Arrange the asparagus on a serving platter and top with the tomatoes.

Notes

Adapted from a recipe found in Delish.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

119

Fat (grams)

8 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

4 g

Carbs (grams)

5 g

Fiber (grams)

2 g

Net carbs

3 g

Sugar (grams)

2 g

Protein (grams)

8 g

Sodium (milligrams)

206 mg

Cholesterol (grams)

22 mg

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