Asparagus Goat Cheese Crostini

Simple as it is, this is full of flavor.  I serve these as an app but I've been be known to sit down with a few of these and a glass of wine and call it a meal.  Steam your asparagus, roast your asparagus or grill it.  Whatever floats your boat.  Same with the crostini.  No need to fire up the oven for this one when you can do it all on the grill.  If you don't know how to make crostini, refer to the Ricotta Tomato Crostini recipe in the description.
I quite often buy baguette's and freeze them so I can make crostini at a moments notice.  Great for unexpected guests or a fast light meal.
p.s. did I mention I love crostini!

Asparagus Goat Cheese Crostini


Serves 4 (as an appetizer)

8 Crostini
8-10 spears of Asparagus (snapped where it naturally snaps)
1 clove garlic, chopped
salt & pepper to taste
1/2 cup Goat Cheese
Tbsp lemon rind
Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Toss the asparagus with a little olive oil, chopped garlic and S&P.  Grill the asparagus for 5-7 minutes until just tender.  Cut in half and set aside.  Blend together the goat cheese, lemon rind and parsley.  Spread about a tbsp of goat cheese on each crostini and top with a couple asparagus halves.  Serve at room temp.  Voila. It's that simple.