Asparagus with Red Pepper Sauce

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Asparagus smothered with roasted red pepper sauce, how can you not like it. A quick easy and colorful way to serve asparagus as a side dish.

30 minutes Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 15 minutes

163 calories per serving view nutrition facts

4 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

1	pound	asparagus
3	large	sweet red bell peppers
3 1/2	tablespoons	olive oil
1	tablespoon	balsamic vinegar
1/2	teaspoon	thyme leaves	fresh
1	x	salt and black pepper

Directions

Peel the asparagus if necessary and cook the stalks in lightly salted water for 4 to 8 minutes, depending on thickness, or until fork tender but stiil firm. Drain under cold water and set the stalks aside.

Broil the peppers on all sides until lightly scorched. Place the cooked peppers in a paper bag for 10 minutes. Remove the peppers and peel off the skin. Cut open the peppers and remove the stem, seeds and white flesh.

Puree the peppers in the food processor. Mix in the olive oil, Balsamic Vinegar and thyme. Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper if desired.

Place equal amount of the puree on 4 serving dishes. Top with equal amounts of asparagus.

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Asparagus smothered with roasted red pepper sauce, how can you not like it. A quick easy and colorful way to serve asparagus as a side dish.
over 2 years ago by sean

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 252g

Amount per Serving

Calories 163 66% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.0g	18%
Saturated Fat 2.0g	8%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 12.0g	4%
Dietary Fiber 5.0g	20%
Sugars 8.0g
Protein 4.0g	7%