Asparagus Bruschetta

Ingredients

• 0.5 pound asparagus fresh trimmed cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 0.5 cup cheese blue crumbled
• 12 slices baguette french toasted
• 0.3 cup basil fresh minced
• 3  garlic cloves minced
• 2 cups grape tomatoes halved
• 3  green onions chopped
• 3 tablespoons juice of lime 
• 1.5 teaspoons lime zest grated
• 1 tablespoon olive oil 
• 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
• 0.3 teaspoon salt 
• 3 cups water 

Equipment

• bowl
• sauce pan
• slotted spoon

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil.
2. Add the asparagus; cover and boil for 2-4 minutes.
3. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water.
4. Drain and pat dry.
5. 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.
6. Sprinkle with blue cheese.