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Asparagus Bruschetta ( Microwave Recipe) Crispy french bread slices topped with asparagus and cheese. The bruschettas can be served as a snack or as an accompaniment to soup. Choose slender, bright green asparagus to make these bruschetta. Preparation Time:  10 mins Cooking Time:  1 mins Makes 4 bruschettas Ingredients 4   baguette  slices 24   asparagus spears , cut into 50 mm.(2") long 2 tbsp   grated mozzrella cheese 1 tsp   chopped parsley 1 tsp   butter dry red chilli flakes (paprika) salt  to taste Method In a microwave safe bowl, add the asparagus spears alongwith 1 tablespoon of water and salt and microwave on high for 45 seconds. Remove and keep aside. Mix together the butter and parsley and apply the mixture on one side of each of the 4 slices. Place the buttered slices on a shallow microwave safe plate and microwave on high for 30 seconds. Arrange 6 asparagus spears on each slice, top with the gra...