Sardine Crostini with Asparagus and Pesto Quick to put together, easy to serve, delicious to eat! Total Time 30 minutes Servings 4 servings Ingredients Share 1 (3.75 oz) can Chicken of the Sea® Sardines in Water, drained8-12 medium asparagus, cut in half lengthwise8-12 crostini3 Tablespoons pestoVery thin lemon fansVery thin red onion slicesChopped parsley, to tasteBlack pepper, to taste Instructions Wrap asparagus in several damp paper towels. Microwave on high for 1 1/2 - 2 minutes, or until just tender. Let stand until cool enough to handle. Spread pesto on crostini. Top with asparagus, trimming ends of asparagus so they don’t hang over the edge of crostini.Arrange pieces of sardine over asparagus.Garnish with lemon, red onion, parsley, and black pepper. Serve immediately. In this Recipe: Sardines in Water