Best 17 Asparagus With Red Pepper Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary adventure with our delectable asparagus recipes, featuring a vibrant red pepper sauce that elevates each dish to new heights of flavor. From a simple yet elegant sautéed asparagus with red pepper sauce to a hearty and comforting asparagus and red pepper soup, these recipes offer a delightful range of options for every palate.

For those seeking a quick and easy side dish, our sautéed asparagus with red pepper sauce is a perfect choice. Fresh asparagus spears are sautéed to perfection and tossed in a luscious red pepper sauce made with roasted red peppers, garlic, and herbs. The result is a vibrant and flavorful dish that complements a variety of main courses.

If you're craving something more substantial, our asparagus and red pepper soup is sure to satisfy. This creamy and flavorful soup is packed with tender asparagus, roasted red peppers, and a hint of spice. It's the perfect comfort food for a chilly evening or a light lunch.

For a unique and creative appetizer, try our asparagus and red pepper filo rolls. These crispy rolls are filled with a savory mixture of asparagus, roasted red peppers, and cheese, all wrapped in flaky filo dough. They're perfect for parties or as a special treat.

And for a vegetarian main course that's both delicious and nutritious, our asparagus and red pepper stir-fry is a great option. Fresh asparagus, roasted red peppers, and a variety of vegetables are stir-fried in a flavorful sauce, creating a colorful and satisfying dish.

No matter your culinary skills or preferences, our asparagus recipes with red pepper sauce offer something for everyone. So gather your ingredients, warm up your kitchen, and prepare to tantalize your taste buds with these delightful creations.

Let's cook with our recipes!

ASPARAGUS WITH ROASTED RED PEPPERS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Toss 2 bunches trimmed asparagus with olive oil on a foil-lined baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Broil, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 4 minutes. Drizzle with sherry vinegar and more olive oil; season with salt. Top with crumbled feta cheese and chopped roasted red peppers and parsley.

ASPARAGUS AND RED PEPPER WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR



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A bright and flavorful vegetable dish that even vegetable haters will enjoy. It goes great with roasted meats. For milder flavors, substitute mozzarella cheese and use less vinegar.

Provided by Patrick

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 red onion, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
salt to taste
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
¼ cup Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 tablespoon toasted pine nuts

Steps:

  • Melt the butter with the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add the asparagus and red onion in the mixture, season with salt, and cook until the onion begins to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir the red bell pepper into the mixture and continue cooking until the onions begin to caramelize, another 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add the vinegar, Parmesan cheese, sesame seeds, and pine nuts; toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.8 calories, Carbohydrate 16.4 g, Cholesterol 24.1 mg, Fat 20.2 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 203.4 mg, Sugar 8.2 g

ASPARAGUS WITH RED PEPPER SAUCE



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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     side dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 red bell peppers
1/2 cup olive oil
Balsamic vinegar to taste
Course salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 1/2 pounds asparagus
Fresh tarragon leaves to garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler.
  • Cut the peppers into quarters and remove the stems and seeds. Place the quarters skin side up on foil placed on a broiling rack. Broil until the skins are charred. Place the pepper strips in a sealed paper or plastic bag for a few minutes, then slip off the skins.
  • Combine the pepper strips in a blender or food processor with the olive oil and puree. Add vinegar, salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
  • Cut the tough stems from the asparagus. With a vegetable peeler, pare away any tough skin from the lower half of the stalk. Rinse the asparagus in cold water.
  • Either cook the asparagus in a steamer or tie in bundle standing in two inches of water. Cook, covered, until tender but firm. Drain and place on individual plates. Cool to room temperature before serving.
  • Pour a pool of sauce on each plate and garnish with tarragon leaves.

SAUTEED GARLIC ASPARAGUS WITH RED PEPPERS



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Some of you may want to steam the asparagus first but I like the taste of crunchy asparagus just heated through - Look at the fat and calorie count of this recipe

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb fresh asparagus, snipped off coarse ends,cut into 1 inch angled pieces
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 red bell pepper, cut into thin 1 inch strips
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a skillet and add garlic cook 2 minutes then add the the bell pepper and asparagus Saute until the asparagus is heated through.
  • Remove from heat and season with salt& pepper and the vinegar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 46.2, Fat 1.9, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 3.4, Carbohydrate 6.2, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 2.9, Protein 2.8

PAN-SEARED ASPARAGUS WITH CRISPY GARLIC



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Before asparagus got moved to its own botanical family, Asparagaceae, in the early 2000s, it was part of the lily family along with onions, chives, shallots and garlic. It makes sense then, that asparagus and garlic make such a good duo. When cooked with care, both can be mild and sweet (or pungent and bitter when cooked carelessly). To highlight the best of both ingredients, gently fry garlic into chips for a crispy topping, then use the lightly infused oil to sauté the asparagus. Both thin and chubby spears work, as would nearly any other vegetable you like with garlic: broccoli, kale, snap peas, fennel and more.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     vegetables, side dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 bunch asparagus (about 1 pound), ends snapped or trimmed

Steps:

  • Place a paper towel-lined plate next to the stove. In a medium or large skillet, combine the garlic and olive oil over medium-low heat. Cook, shaking the skillet often, until the garlic is very light golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat, tilt it, then use a slotted spoon to transfer the garlic to the towel-lined plate, leaving the remaining oil in the skillet. Season the crispy garlic with salt.
  • Return the skillet to medium-high heat. Add the asparagus, season with salt and pepper, and cook, shaking often, until bright green, crisp-tender and browned in spots, 4 to 5 minutes. Slide onto a platter, including any oil in the skillet. Top with the garlic chips and season again with salt and pepper.

SIMPLE SPICY ASPARAGUS IN A WOK



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Asparagus doesn't have to be treated as a delicate, fragile thing, napped only with butter or creamy sauces, or served plain with olive oil and salt. That's fine for the first week or two of the season, but then it's time to dial up the interest factor and add some spice. Asparagus actually stands up quite well to aggressive flavors. A quick toss in a hot wok with garlic, ginger and chiles doesn't overwhelm it at all, at least if you don't overcook the spears. Instead, the vegetable's sweetness becomes accentuated by contrast.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 pounds asparagus, medium- or pencil-size
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 small dried red peppers
Salt and pepper
1/2 teaspoon Chinese chile paste
1 teaspoon grated garlic
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 jalapeño or serrano chile, finely chopped
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1/2 cup roughly chopped cilantro
3 green onions, slivered
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Snap off and discard bottoms of asparagus, then cut into 2-inch pieces (halve thicker pieces lengthwise first).
  • Set wok over high heat and add vegetable oil. Add dried peppers and let sizzle, then add asparagus, tossing well to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Stir-fry for a minute or so, then add chile paste, garlic, ginger, orange zest and jalapeño. Continue cooking over high heat for a minute, maybe less, until asparagus is cooked but still firm and bright green. (It will continue cooking off the heat.)
  • Mound asparagus on a serving platter and drizzle with sesame oil. Sprinkle cilantro, green onion and sesame seeds over the top.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 115, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 481 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

GRILLED ASPARAGUS, RED BELL PEPPER, AND PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS



Grilled Asparagus, Red Bell Pepper, and Portobello Mushrooms image

This is a great stand-alone dish or you can put it over pasta or a salad. Because the veggies stand up to the vinaigrette, you can make it ahead of time.

Provided by FalloonFarm

Categories     BBQ & Grilled Vegetables

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon white sugar
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 large portobello mushroom caps, cut into bite-sized pieces
12 stalks asparagus, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 large red bell pepper, cut into bite-sized pieces

Steps:

  • Combine olive oil, vinegar, Dijon, sugar, salt, and pepper for the vinaigrette in a small bowl and mix until well combined. Pour in a large resealable bag and add mushrooms, asparagus, and bell pepper. Toss everything together until well combined.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Line a vegetable pan with aluminum foil and place on the preheated grill. Add vegetables with vinaigrette to the pan on the grill.
  • Grill vegetables until desired softness or crunchiness is reached, 5 to 7 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.1 calories, Carbohydrate 23.4 g, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 117.8 mg, Sugar 9.7 g

ASPARAGUS, SQUASH & RED PEPPER SAUTE



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The appealing vegetable trio is enlivened by a wine-scented saute. -Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 medium sweet red peppers, julienned
2 medium yellow summer squash, halved and cut into 1/4-inch slices
6 ounces fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cup white wine or vegetable broth
4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute the peppers, squash and asparagus in wine and oil until crisp-tender. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 163mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

STEAMED ASPARAGUS WITH ROASTED PEPPER SAUCE



Steamed Asparagus with Roasted Pepper Sauce image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound asparagus, 1 inch trimmed off the bottom and peeled
1/2 cup roasted red peppers from the jar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Trim 1 inch off the bottoms of the asparagus. Peel the stalks and cut them into 1 1/2-inch lengths. Cut the roasted peppers into slivers, blend them with the olive oil and parsley and season to taste with salt and pepper. Set this mixture in the bottom of a mixing bowl.
  • Steam the asparagus for 3 to 4 minutes or until just cooked through; when done, remove and toss with the peppers, olive oil and parsley; serve with the veal chops.

GRILLED SNAPPER AND ASPARAGUS WITH RED PEPPER SAUCE



Grilled Snapper and Asparagus with Red Pepper Sauce image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for the grill
1 large red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 cloves garlic, sliced
1 shallot, sliced
4 sprigs thyme
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar, plus more to taste
1/2 cup heavy cream
4 red snapper fillets (about 6 ounces each)
2 bunches asparagus, trimmed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bell pepper, garlic, shallot, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook until the bell pepper is tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in the vinegar, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan; cook until mostly evaporated, about 1 minute. Add the heavy cream and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes; discard the thyme. Transfer the mixture to a blender and puree; season with salt and pepper and add up to 1 more teaspoon vinegar, if needed.
  • Preheat a grill to high and generously oil the grates. Rub the fish with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Rub the asparagus with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the fish skin-side down until the skin is marked and crisp, about 3 minutes. Carefully flip and grill until just cooked through, 1 to 2 more minutes. Grill the asparagus, turning occasionally, until charred in spots, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Spoon the pepper sauce onto plates. Top with the fish and asparagus; sprinkle with the parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Fat 25 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Cholesterol 99 milligrams, Sodium 468 milligrams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 41 grams, Sugar 5 grams

ASPARAGUS, JULIENNE CARROTS, AND RED PEPPERS



Asparagus, Julienne Carrots, and Red Peppers image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

10 asparagus, stemmed
1 carrot, julienne
1 red pepper, julienne
1/2-ounce butter
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Fill a saute pan with water and bring to a simmer. Add the asparagus and cook for 30 seconds. Add the carrots and peppers and cook for another 10 seconds. Strain the water and season the veggies with butter, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately.

ASPARAGUS WITH RED PEPPER SAUCE



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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     appetizer, side dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 medium red or yellow bell peppers, cored and seeded
1 small onion
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 small piece fresh or dried hot pepper
1 tablespoon walnut oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 1/4 pounds trimmed asparagus
1/2 pound yellow bell pepper, peeled, cored, and seeded, cut into 1/4-inch dice
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Coarsely chop the bell peppers and onion. Place them in a heavy pot with the rest of the ingredients except the asparagus and the remaining yellow bell pepper. Simmer, covered, over low heat for 30 minutes. The mixture should be very soft. Uncover and let it cool to room temperature.
  • Put the cooled mixture into a food processor or blender and puree until smooth. Then press the sauce through a fine sieve to eliminate bits of skin.
  • Heat boiling water in the bottom of a steamer. Put the asparagus in the steamer basket, cover, and cook until done, about three minutes.
  • Spoon some red pepper puree on each of four salad plates. Arrange the asparagus neatly on top. Garnish each plate with the diced pepper and a few grindings of black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 137, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 9 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

ROASTED ASPARAGUS AND YELLOW PEPPER SALAD



Roasted Asparagus and Yellow Pepper Salad image

This delicious cold roasted asparagus recipe is great if you love asparagus, and even if you don't. The tangy dressing and the roasted taste of the asparagus and peppers brings it all together. You can make this a day ahead of serving. You may not need to use all of the dressing. Also, you can make the vegetables the night before and add the dressing a few hours before serving.

Provided by Kim

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Asparagus Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into thirds
2 medium yellow bell peppers, seeded and diced
¼ cup olive oil
1 large red onion, cut into strips
¼ cup toasted almond slices
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup olive oil
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons lime juice
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon hot sauce
salad seasoning mix to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Arrange the asparagus spears and bell peppers in a single layer on the baking sheet, and drizzle or mist with 1/4 cup of olive oil.
  • Roast 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until tender, turning occasionally to prevent burning. Remove from heat, and cool completely.
  • In a bowl, toss together the asparagus, bell peppers, onion, almond slices, and Parmesan cheese.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the 1/2 cup olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic, lime juice, sugar, hot sauce, and salad seasoning. Pour over the salad, and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10.8 g, Cholesterol 5.6 mg, Fat 24.5 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 267.4 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

ASPARAGUS WITH RED AND YELLOW PEPPER COULIS



Asparagus With Red And Yellow Pepper Coulis image

Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 red bell peppers
2 yellow bell peppers
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Tarragon vinegar to taste
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
3 pounds asparagus
Fresh tarragon leaves to garnish

Steps:

  • Cut peppers into quarters and remove stems and seeds.
  • Simmer peppers in water to cover until tender (about 10 minutes), keeping the red and yellow ones in separate pans.
  • Combine red peppers in a blender or food processor with a fourth of a cup of olive oil and enough of the cooking water to make a smooth puree. Add vinegar, salt and pepper to taste. Set the sauce aside. Repeat the process with the yellow peppers.
  • Cut tough stems from asparagus. With a vegetable peeler, pare away any tough skin from the lower half of the stalks. Rinse in cold water.
  • Either cook asparagus in steamer or tie it in a bundle standing in two inches of water. Cook until spears are tender but firm. Drain and place on individual plates. Cool to room temperature before serving.
  • Pour a small pool of yellow and red sauce on either side of the asparagus on each plate. Garnish with tarragon leaves and serve at room temperature.

ASPARAGUS, SQUASH, AND RED PEPPER SAUTé



Asparagus, Squash, and Red Pepper Sauté image

An appealing vegetable trio is enlivened by a wine-scented sauté.

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 tablespoons light olive oil
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 medium red bell peppers, cut into short strips
2 medium zucchini or yellow summer squash, halved lengthwise and sliced 1/4 inch thick
6 ounces slender asparagus, bottoms trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch lengths
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the oil and wine in a wide skillet. Add the bell peppers, squash, and asparagus, and sauté over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until all the vegetables are tender-crisp to your liking, about 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, and serve.
  • Now that the seasons for fresh produce have been stretched by imports, it's not quite as much of a thrill to see the first asparagus of early spring. A pity, since I once considered the arrival of asparagus to the market as much an awaited sign of spring as forsythia and robins. Still, I like to stick with vegetables that are in season by buying locally. Freshly picked, slender asparagus is more agreeable to my eyes and palate than thick, stringy imported winter asparagus.
  • Spring asparagus needs to have only about half an inch trimmed off the bottom of the stalks; scraping is unnecessary when the stalks are slender. Asparagus makes a good side dish, simply steamed, with a tiny bit of nonhydrogenated margarine or whipped butter added. Microwave cooking yields good results; place the stalks in a small casserole dish with just enough water to keep them moist. Cover and cook until tender-crisp to your liking. How long this takes depends on the quantity and quality of the asparagus, so test often and serve right away.
  • Another great way to prepare slender asparagus is to cut it into 2- to 3-inch lengths and sauté it in olive oil with minced garlic.
  • Calories: 73
  • Total Fat: 4g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Carbohydrate: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 5mg

GRILLED ASPARAGUS WITH RED BELL PEPPERS SAUCE



Grilled Asparagus With Red Bell Peppers Sauce image

Original title: Espárragos a la parrilla bañados en salsa Uruguayan recipe posted by Annita Zen Found in http://www.solovegetales.com/ver-receta.php?id=3134#comentarios Instruction for roasted peppers by Rita--Recipe #186317 Posted for ZWT7

Provided by Artandkitchen

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 kg asparagus (2 pounds)
1/2 cup olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste
3 red bell peppers
1 tablespoon ginger, grated
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper
1 garlic clove, minced (optional)

Steps:

  • Grill peppers over high heat turning as it browns about 20 minutes, or until the skins darken and blister. Remove the peppers from the grill, and place them in a paper bag. Close the bag by folding over twice. Set the peppers aside to cool. The steaming helps to loosen the skin.
  • Take the peppers from the bag and remove the skins, stems, and seeds. If necessary, rinse the peppers to make peeling easier.
  • Cut your roasted peppers in pieces and blend them with the other ingredients for the sauce with the food processor.
  • Place salsa in a bowl.
  • Snap off tough ends of asparagus.
  • Arrange 4-8 asparagus spears on a flat surface. Thread 2 (5 cm, 2-inch) skewers horizontally through spears 2-3 cm (1 inch) from each end to form a raft. Repeat procedure with remaining asparagus spears. Amount of skewers and asparagus depends on their size.
  • Prepare the other raft until all asparagus are fixed.
  • Brush asparagus with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Grill them for about 5 minutes and turn them on the other side for other 5-6 minutes (don't burn them).
  • Serve hot with salsa.
  • Tip: Prepare salsa with yellow and red peppers in saparate portions. Pop your table!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.7, Fat 38, SaturatedFat 5.3, Sodium 39.8, Carbohydrate 17.4, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 7.3, Protein 7

ASPARAGUS WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER SALSA



Asparagus With Roasted Red Pepper Salsa image

Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     easy, quick, weekday, salads and dressings, appetizer, side dish

Time 10m

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 pounds asparagus
10 roasted red peppers
1 to 2 tiny hot red peppers
1 medium clove garlic
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1 bunch cilantro to yield 3/4 cup chopped
2 teaspoons lime juice

Steps:

  • Wash and trim asparagus by breaking off stem at tough part. Steam asparagus for 3 to 7 minutes, depending on stalk thickness.
  • Rinse and julienne the red peppers. Wash, seed and mince the hot peppers. Mince the garlic, and chop onion. Wash, dry and chop cilantro. Combine all these ingredients, and then add 2 teaspoons lime juice. Stir well.
  • When asparagus is cooked, drain and mix with red pepper salsa.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 148, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 19 milligrams, Sugar 19 grams

Tips:

  • Choose Fresh Asparagus: Select asparagus spears with tight tips and firm stalks. Avoid spears that are limp or have woody ends.
  • Prepare Asparagus Properly: Trim the woody ends of the asparagus spears and peel the bottom inch of each spear to remove any tough fibers.
  • Cook Asparagus Al Dente: Asparagus should be cooked until tender-crisp, but not mushy. Boiling or steaming for 2-3 minutes is usually sufficient.
  • Use Good Quality Red Pepper Sauce: Choose a red pepper sauce that is flavorful and has a balanced sweetness and acidity.
  • Garnish with Fresh Herbs: Before serving, garnish the asparagus with fresh herbs such as parsley, basil, or thyme for an extra burst of flavor.

Conclusion:

Asparagus with Red Pepper Sauce is a simple yet elegant dish that showcases the delicious flavor of asparagus. With its vibrant color and tangy sauce, this dish is sure to impress your guests. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy side dish or a flavorful main course, this recipe is a great choice. So, gather your ingredients, follow the step-by-step instructions, and enjoy this delicious and healthy meal!

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