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Asparagus Bruschetta

Asparagus Bruschetta

This recipe was submitted by Taste of Home  Submitted by Taste of Homes Appetizer Recipes.  For a light bite, Elaine Sweet of Dallas, Texas created these pretty appetizers. “I really like asparagus, so I’m always trying it in different things,” she writes. "Asparagus Bruschetta is a delicious twist on traditional bruschetta.

Submitted By: Taste of Home
Yield: Serves 6
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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


Instructions

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 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. 
Posted: 6/5/2008 12:00:00 AM

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