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Robyn Gleason @ Simply Fresh Dinners

Bruschetta with Mozzarella, Asparagus and Tomatoes

This bruschetta with mozzarella appetizer will be a hit at home and for any party you attend.  The flavors of the mozzarella combined with the asparagus and tomatoes create an excellent combination that tastes great and feels great! 
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 133
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 handful Asparagus cleaned, woody tips cut off, sliced on the diagonal
  • 1 wholegrain baguette or other bread of your choice
  • 4 ounces fresh mozzarella or goat or bocconcini
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes sliced half
  • 2 tbsp orange zest freshly grated
  • 1 tbsp garlic minced
  • mint leaves minced
  • chives minced
  • olive oil to drizzle, optional
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • kosher salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350 F
  2. Cut baguette, brush lightly with olive oil and bake on cookie sheet until golden. About 15 minutes.
  3. Blanch asparagus in salted water until tender – about 3 minutes. Let dry or use paper towels.
  4. Mix cherry tomatoes, asparagus, garlic, orange zest, mint, chives, olive oil, salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Slice cheese into discs and place on toasted baguette pieces.
  6. Place mixture on top of cheese or put individual pieces for a more finessed look.

Nutrition

Calories: 133kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 6gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 282mgPotassium: 85mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 195IUVitamin C: 6.6mgCalcium: 102mgIron: 1.1mg

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