Asparagus Bruschetta

Name: Asparagus Bruschetta
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 dozen.
Ingredients: 1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved; 1/4 cup minced fresh basil; 3 green onions, chopped; 3 tablespoons lime juice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 12 slices French bread baguette (1/2 inch thick), toasted; 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min. YIELD: 1 dozen.

For a light bite, Elaine Sweet created these pretty appetizers. “I really like asparagus, so I’m always trying it in different things,” says the Dallas, Texas reader. "This is a delicious twist on traditional bruschetta."

Ingredients

1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
3 green onions, chopped
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
12 slices French bread baguette (1/2 inch thick), toasted
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, bring 3 cups water to a boil. Add the asparagus; cover and boil for 2-4 minutes. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry.
2. In a large bowl, combine the asparagus, tomatoes, basil, onions, lime juice, oil, garlic, lime zest, salt and pepper. Using a slotted spoon, spoon asparagus mixture onto toasted bread slices. Sprinkle with blue cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 88 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 237mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat.

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