Open-faced Toasted Asparagus Sandwiches

1. Wash and trim the asparagus.

2. Cook the asparagus al dente.

3. To make the vegan cheese sauce, see below.

4. Slice the tomatoes.

5. Toast the bread in a toaster.

6. Lay the slices of toast on a cookie sheet prepared with baking parchment.

7. Optionally you can spread a vegan spread on the toast although we did not find this necessary.

8. Place 3 or for slices of tomato on each toast.

9. Lay 3 asparagus spears diagonally on top of the tomatoes.

10. Sprinkle or spread the cheese on top.

11. Place in the oven and broil for a few minutes until the cheese begins to melt.

12. Serve hot from the oven.

For the vegan cheese sauce:

1. place in a small saucepan with water.

2. Cook until they are soft and most of the water has evaporated.

3. Puree the carrots.

4. Add the rest of the ingredients mix well and return the stove to cook until thick and creamy.

5. Season to taste with additional salt, cayenne or mustard.