Asparagus Bruschetta Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 cups water
1/2 lb 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 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 tsp grated lime peel
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 french bread baguette (8 oz), 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.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	188.11 Kcal (788 kJ)
Calories from fat	54.02 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6g	9%
Cholesterol	8.44mg	3%
Sodium	258.35mg	11%
Potassium	135.2mg	3%
Total Carbs	27.48g	9%
Sugars	4.52g	18%
Dietary Fiber	2.12g	8%
Protein	5.97g	12%
Vitamin C	6.4mg	11%
Iron	0.9mg	5%
Calcium	89.9mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	61.81 Kcal (259 kJ)
Calories from fat	17.75 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.97g	9%
Cholesterol	2.77mg	3%
Sodium	84.89mg	11%
Potassium	44.43mg	3%
Total Carbs	9.03g	9%
Sugars	1.48g	18%
Dietary Fiber	0.7g	8%
Protein	1.96g	12%
Vitamin C	2.1mg	11%
Iron	0.3mg	5%
Calcium	29.5mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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