ROASTED ASPARAGUS RECIPE FOR BRUSCHETTA

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Treat the family to a bistro favorite with this roasted asparagus recipe. Our Roasted Asparagus Recipe for Bruschetta is a new take on a classic.

Provided by My Food and Family

Time 20m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

32 fresh asparagus spears (about 2 lb.), trimmed
2 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
1 loaf ciabatta bread (1 lb.), cut into 16 slices
1/3 cup PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread
1 pkg. (4 oz.) ATHENOS Traditional Crumbled Feta Cheese
3/4 cup loosely packed arugula
1 tsp. lemon zest

Steps:

Heat oven to 425ºF.
Toss asparagus with 2 tsp. oil; spread onto rimmed baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray. Place bread slices in single layer on second baking sheet.
Bake asparagus and bread 8 min. or until asparagus is crisp-tender and bread is toasted, turning all pieces after 4 min.
Mix cream cheese spread, feta and 2 tsp. of the remaining oil until blended. Toss arugula with lemon zest and remaining oil.
Spread toast slices with cream cheese mixture; top with asparagus and arugula.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Fat 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 230 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g