Asparagus Tapas And Red Pepper Sauce
- 2 large sweet red peppers, cored & seeded
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 -4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup fresh basil
- 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 loaf baguette, sliced
- Coarsely chop red peppers.
- Cook peppers and garlic in oil over low heat 30 minutes.
- Puree mixture in food processor or blender.
- Add vinegar, basil, salt and pepper.
- Bring water to boil in skillet, add asparagus spears.
- Return water to boiling and simmer, covered about 5 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender.
- Drain.
- Spoon red pepper sauce on platter and arrange asparagus on sauce.
- Garnish with red pepper and basil, if desired.
- Serve with baguette.
sweet red peppers, garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh basil, fresh asparagus, water, baguette
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/asparagus-tapas-and-red-pepper-sauce-167840 (may not work)