Name: Asparagus Tapas with Red Pepper Sauce
Ingredients: 2 large red bell peppers (cored and seeded); 2 cloves garlic (minced, 1 tablespoon olive oil); 2 Tablespoons raspberry vinegar; 1-1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Freshly ground pepper; 1 lb. fresh California asparagus (trimmed); 1 sourdough or French baguette loaf; sliced julienne strips of bell pepper (snipped fresh basil); shaved Parmesan cheese (garnish)

Asparagus Tapas with Red Pepper Sauce

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Servings

Ingredients

2 large red bell peppers cored and seeded
2 cloves garlic minced, 1 tablespoon olive oil
2 Tablespoons raspberry vinegar
1-1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper
1 lb. fresh California asparagus trimmed
1 sourdough or French baguette loaf
sliced julienne strips of bell pepper snipped fresh basil
shaved Parmesan cheese garnish

Instructions

Preparation

1 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.2 Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Place in blender or food processor and puree until smooth; stir in vinegar, basil,salt and pepper3 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.
Source: California Asparagus Commision