This page was exported from Shelburne Free Press [ https://shelburnefreepress.ca ] Export date:Tue Jul 23 9:15:48 2024 / +0000 GMT ___________________________________________________ Title: Asparagus and Goat Cheese Bruschetta --------------------------------------------------- The topping for this appetizer can be made ahead, but assemble the bruschetta just before serving.  The topping is also delicious tossed in a green salad. Preparation Time: 30 minutes Cooking Time: 5 minutes Makes 24 appetizers   8 oz (250g) Ontario Asparagus, trimmed 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 tbsp (45ml) extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp (25ml) chopped drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes Salt and pepper 3 oz (90g) Ontario Goat Cheese 24 crostini (toasted baguette slices), cooled In pot of boiling salted water, cook asparagus until tender, about 3 minutes; drain. Rinse or plunge into cold water; drain again.  Pat dry with paper towel. Chop into small pieces and place in bowl.  Add garlic, oil, tomatoes, and salt and pepper to taste. Spread a little of the cheese onto each crostini; top with asparagus mixture.  Serve immediately. Crostini: Cut baguette into 1/2-inch (1 cm) thick slices and place in single layer on baking sheet.  Bake in 400°F (200°C) oven for 5 to 6 minutes or until lightly toasted.   Nutritional Information: 1 Serving Protein: 2 grams Fat: 3 grams Carbohydrates: 5 grams Calories: 52 Fibre: 0.5 grams Sodium: 80 mg   Source: Foodland Ontario --------------------------------------------------- Images: --------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- Post date: 2013-06-13 12:45:20 Post date GMT: 2013-06-13 16:45:20 Post modified date: 2013-06-20 11:05:56 Post modified date GMT: 2013-06-20 15:05:56 ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Export of Post and Page as text file has been powered by [ Universal Post Manager ] plugin from www.gconverters.com