Asparagus Bruschetta

SUBMITTED BY: Elaine Sweet

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

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PREP TIME	25 Min
COOK TIME	5 Min
READY IN	30 Min

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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
12 slices French baguette, 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 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.

FOOTNOTE

Nutrition Facts: 2 slices equals 243 calories, 10 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 8 mg cholesterol, 490 mg sodium, 34 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 7 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable.