Asparagus Ricotta Bruschetta
This colorful Asparagus Ricotta Bruschetta appetizer is full of color and has a flavor terrific for brunch, spa party, or light lunch. It can made with soft ricotta cheese, or consider a fat-free herby substitute, like Laughing Cow or Boursin.
Servings: 10 Servings
Calories: 150kcal
This colorful Asparagus Ricotta Bruschetta appetizer is full of color and has a flavor terrific for brunch, spa party, or light lunch. Serve it light and veggie only, or add your favorite protein toppings.
Ingredients
- 10 medium asparagus spears - trimmed to 6-inch lengths
- 10 slices baguette - 1/2 inch thick
- 4 oz ricotta cheese - skim or low fat - or other soft cheese
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Sea Salt and Ground Pepper
- Chopped Chives or Thyme
- Micro Greens
Optional Toppings
- Eggs - soft or hard cooked
- Shrimp or Prawns
- Smoked Salmon
- Chicken or Turkey - diced
- Nuts and Seeds
Instructions
- Heat a grill pan or cast-iron skillet.
- Brush the asparagus with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill the spears over moderate heat for approximately 5-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until crisp-tender and blackened in spots. Transfer to a work surface and cut in half for 20 pieces.
- Brush the baguette slices on both sides with olive oil and grill over moderate heat until golden brown with grill marks.
- Spread the soft cheese on the toasts and cover with 2 asparagus halves on top of each, season with pepper, top with optional toppings, chopped chives or thyme and Micro Greens if desired, and serve immediately.
Spa Index Kitchen Notes
Plan on 2 slices per person. To make this snack even more savory, consider adding a thin piece of prosciutto over the cheese layer. We purchase a small tub of micro greens from Trader Joe's. The calorie count does not include optional toppings -- adjust accordingly.
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Nutrition
Serving: 2 Pieces | Calories: 150 kcal (8%) | Carbohydrates: 20.6 g (7%) | Protein: 6 g (12%) | Fat: 2.5 g (4%) | Saturated Fat: 0.4 g (3%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3 g | Cholesterol: 5 mg (2%) | Sodium: 252 mg (11%) | Fiber: 1.3 g (5%)