Asparagus With Red Pepper Sauce -

Asparagus With Red Pepper Sauce

The red peppers add a natural sweetness to the asparagus, a great partnership and fantastic combination of colours. Eat as an appetiser or to accompany a main course.

Ingredients

2 red peppers, seeded and roughly chopped
1 onion, roughly chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 red chilli, finely diced
12 basil leaves, plus extra to garnish
1 tablespoon walnut oil
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
310g (11oz) asparagus, trimmed
Freshly ground black pepper

Details

Serves: 4

Method

Place all the ingredients except the asparagus in a large, non-reactive (not aluminium) saucepan, cover and simmer gently for 20 minutes, stirring from time to time.

Pour the softened pepper mix into a food processor and blend until smooth. Pass through a fine sieve and set aside, keeping it warm, if you wish.

Cook the asparagus in boiling water for 6 minutes, then drain.

Spoon the red pepper sauce (hot or cold) on to 4 plates and top with the asparagus. Garnish with basil leaves and ground black pepper.

Per serving:- 79 kcals, 4g fat, 0.3g saturated fat, 9g carbohydrate, 0.01g sodium

Related food category:

• Light Meals and Appetisers