asparagus bruschetta

prep time/cook time:  30 minutes
servings:  6

ingredients:
3 cups water
1/2 pound fresh asparagus - trimmed and cute into 1/2-inch pieces
2 cups grape tomatoes - halved
1/4 cup fresh basil - minced
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 - cut into 12 slices and toasted
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese

steps: 
1.  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.

2.  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.

- light and tasty, june/july 2006