Asparagus with Red Pepper Sauce

By Flicker Submitted at August 27, 2009 Views 2,681 Comments 10 Likes 5

Ingredients

* 1/2 pound asparagus stalks
* 1-1/2 large large red peppers
* 1-3/4 tablespoons olive oil
* 1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
* 1/4 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
* Salt & pepper

Directions

Peel the asparagus if necessary and cook the stalks in lightly salted water for 4 to 8 minutes, until fork tender.
2. Drain under cold water and set the stalks aside.
3. Broil the peppers on all sides until lightly scorched.
4. Place the cooked peppers in a paper bag for 10 minutes.
5. Remove the peppers and peel off the skin.
6. Cut open the peppers and remove the stem, seeds and white flesh.
7. Puree the peppers in the food processor.
8. Mix in the olive oil, balsamic vinegar and thyme.
9. Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper if desired.
10. Place equal amount of the puree on 2 serving dishes.
11. Top with equal amounts of asparagus.

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	Sly Kitty December 7 at 3:34 pm 3 Likes I like this I don't like this Report as inappropriate Edited December 7 at 3:37 pm by Sly Kitty Thank you for this yummy dish. I just read how healthy red peppers are for us so I have been looking for more ways to serve them. Great idea & I love anything veggie and most everyone I know loves asparagus.
	lindylou002 April 25 at 10:11 pm 0 Likes I like this I don't like this Report as inappropriate I made something like that too, minus the red peppers
	MewElla April 25 at 10:14 am 0 Likes I like this I don't like this Report as inappropriate Looks to be quick, simple and tasty all at the same time. Thanks,
	sistavykky April 25 at 10:14 am 1 Like I like this I don't like this Report as inappropriate That sounds wonderful ! Will try it. How do you like sea food ? I have a great fish and rice dish
	John CrowleyCA April 25 at 10:00 am 1 Like I like this I don't like this Report as inappropriate Wow. We made this as part of our Easter dinner. It was awesome and so simple. Great sauce.
	Blubonnet1 April 20 at 11:16 am 0 Likes I like this I don't like this Report as inappropriate using the bag makes the peppers sweat, making them easier to peel. I use a plastic grocery bag, as paper soaks up all the moisture.
	Bekki Diabetic September 1, 2009 at 9:37 pm 1 Like I like this I don't like this Report as inappropriate The reason you place the bell peppers in the brown bag is once you close it up, it will sweat until cooled and is easier to peel skin off.
	Celia - 38478 September 1, 2009 at 8:37 pm 1 Like I like this I don't like this Report as inappropriate Lol of course it w be me. Your answer works for me. Thanks lol
	Flicker September 1, 2009 at 8:09 pm 1 Like I like this I don't like this Report as inappropriate I wondered that too when I first tried the recipe… so I put all but one of the peppers in the bag… my discovery was it just made them easier to handle… haven't any scientific explanation for you… maybe we can get that from someone else out there who knows these things and can explain them…I just know it works out better.. when I'm removing the chared part… lol you would ask…big smile
	Celia - 38478 September 1, 2009 at 8:02 pm 1 Like I like this I don't like this Report as inappropriate Sounds good. Why do I put the peppers in a paper bag for 10 minutes? Have to try this one to.