Asparagus Tapas with Red Pepper Sauce
Ingredients
- 2 large red bell peppers, cored and seeded
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tbs olive oil
- 2 Tbs raspberry vinegar
- 1- 1/2 Tbs chopped fresh basil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- freshly ground pepper
- 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 1 sourdough or French baguette loaf
- sliced julienne strips of bell pepper
- snipped fresh basil
- shaved Parmesan cheese (garnish)
Directions
- Coarsely chop bell peppers. Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add peppers and garlic; cook over medium heat for about 15 minutes or until peppers are softened, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Place in blender or food processor and puree until smooth; stir in vinegar, basil, salt and pepper.
- Cook asparagus spears in boiling salted water for 4 to 5 minutes until crisp-tender; drain. Spoon red pepper sauce on a platter and arrange asparagus over sauce. Garnish with bell pepper, basil and Parmesan, if desired.
- Serve with baguette slices.
Nutrition Facts
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