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Creamy Asparagus Bruschetta

Asparagus in a creamy dill sauce atop garlic rubbed baguette slices.
Course Easy Appetizer Recipes
Cuisine American
Keyword appetizer, asparagus, bruschetta, creamy, Easter, Food, Recipe, spring, Vegetarian, vegetarian snack
Prep Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings 8 Servings

Ingredients

Ingredients:

  • 4 ice cubes
  • water
  • 1/4 lb asparagus cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • 2 teaspoons nonpariel capers
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 8 baguette slices
  • 1 clove peeled garlic

Instructions

  • Place ice cubes in a large bowl of cold water.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add in asparagus. Cover and cook for 4 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove and transfer immediately to the ice water.
  • In a bowl combine mayonnaise, dill, capers, lemon juice, pepper and salt. Mix well.
  • Remove asparagus from the ice water and pat dry. Stir into the mayonnaise mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • When you are ready to make the bruschetta turn on the broiler. Once hot, place the baguette slices on a baking sheet and broil for 2 minutes or just until lightly toasted. Remove from oven and rub with garlic clove.
  • Spoon chilled asparagus mixture over the top. Serve.

Notes

Enjoy!