Awesome Asparagus with Vinaigrette
July 20, 2009 by The Recipe Mom
Filed under Dinner Ideas, Grilled, Recipes, Side Dishes
What You Need:
1 red bell pepper
2 garlic cloves
4 tbsp olive oil, divided
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 1/4 lbs. fresh asparagus, trimmed
How to Make It:
Preheat the grill for medium temperature.
Roast the bell pepper on the heated grill for 10 minutes or until charred, turning often.
Remove the pepper and place it in a sealed plastic bag and steam for 10 minutes.
Cut slits in the pepper and drain the juice into the blender.
Peel the pepper, remove the seeds and coarsely chop.
Place the chopped pepper and the cloves into the blender.
Pour 2 tbsp of the oil and vinegar into the blender.
Add in the basil, salt and pepper.
The mixture is pureed until very smooth.
Place the asparagus into a serving bowl.
Pour the remaining oil over the asparagus and toss to coat.
Grill the asparagus 8 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally.
Return the grill asparagus to the serving bowl.
Drizzle the asparagus with the vinaigrette and toss gently to coat.
















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