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Asparagus Tapas with Red Pepper Sauce
2 large
2 cloves
1 tablespoon
2 tablespoons
1 and 1/2 tbsp
1/2 tsp
1 lb
1


large red bell peppers, cored and seeded
cloves garlic, minced
olive oil
raspberry vinegar
chopped fresh basil
salt freshly ground pepper
fresh Asparagus, trimmed
sourdough or French baguette loaf
Sliced Julienne strips of bell pepper
Snipped fresh basil and shaved Parmesan cheese, for garnish
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.

Serves 4