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Asparagus Tapas

Source: dLife

Deliciously seasoned asparagus served with a red pepper sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Makes 4 servings
Amount Per Serving

Calories	286.5

Total Carbs	47.8 g

Dietary Fiber	6.9 g

Sugars	7.6 g

Total Fat	6.6 g

Saturated Fat	1.4 g

Unsaturated Fat	0.4 g

Potassium	177.9 mg

Protein	10.6 g

Sodium	485.1 mg

Dietary Exchanges 6.6 Fat, 2.1 Vegetables, 0.0 Meat, 2.4 Starch,

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Servings

Ingredients

1.0
1 tbsp olive oil 2.0
2 each large red bell peppers 2.0
2 each medium garlic cloves 2.0
2 tbsp vinegar 1.5
1 1/2 tbsp fresh basil 0.5
0 1/2 tsp salt 0.5
0 1/2 tsp black pepper 1.0
1 lb Asparagus, fresh 10.0
10 oz Bread, sourdough, 6" 0.25
0 1/4 cup chopped red bell peppers 4.0
4 each fresh basil leaves 0.5
0 1/2 tsp Cheese, parmesan, shredded

Directions

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet.
Chop the red bell peppers into coarse pieces.
Cook the peppers and garlic in the skillet for approximately 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the peppers are tender.
Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Place the mixture in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
Stir in the vinegar, 1 ½ tablespoons basil, salt, and pepper.
Cook the asparagus in boiling salted water for 4-5 minutes until they are crisp-tender. Drain.
Spoon the red pepper sauce on a platter. Arrange the asparagus over the sauce. If desired, garnish with pepper slices, basil, and Parmesan cheese. Serve with baguette slices (1 per serving).