Grilled Asparagus Bruschetta Recipe

• 8 ounces crusty Italian bread, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 medium garlic clove
• 1 pound asparagus, ends trimmed
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1/3 cup toasted pine nuts
• 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning the asparagus
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning the asparagus
• 20 thinly shaved strips Pecorino Romano cheese (about 1 ounce)

1. Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium high (about 375 degrees F to 425 degrees F).
2. Meanwhile, arrange the bread slices in a single layer on a baking sheet.
3. Using 1 tablespoon of the oil, very lightly brush the tops of the bread with the oil.
4. Flip the slices over and brush with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil.
5. Generously season one side only with salt and pepper.
6. Place the bread on the grill (reserve the baking sheet) and cook until grill marks appear and the bread is toasted and crisp, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
7. Return the grilled bread to the reserved baking sheet seasoned-side up and rub the seasoned sides with the garlic clove.
8. Set aside while you prepare the topping.
9. Place the asparagus on a baking sheet and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil.
10. Season generously with salt and pepper and toss to coat.
11. With the grill still at medium heat, place the asparagus on it and cook, turning occasionally, until the spears are crisp-tender and grill marks have appeared, about 4 minutes.
12. Remove the asparagus to a cutting board.
13. When cool enough to handle, cut into 1-inch pieces and place in a medium bowl.
14. Add the pine nuts, measured salt and pepper, and remaining 1 teaspoon oil.
15. Toss until evenly combined.
16. To serve, divide the asparagus mixture evenly among the bread pieces and top with the cheese slices.
17. Cut the bruschetta into pieces if desired and serve.

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Taken from www.chowhound.com/recipes/grilled-asparagus-bruschetta-29963 (may not work)