Asparagus Bruschetta Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 cups water
• 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 peel
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 French bread baguette (8 ounces), cut into 12 slices and toasted
• 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese

Directions

• In a large saucepan, bring 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.
• In a large bowl, combine the asparagus, tomatoes, basil, onions, lime juice, oil, garlic, lime peel, salt and pepper. Using a slotted spoon, spoon asparagus mixture onto bread. Sprinkle with blue cheese. Yield: 6 servings.