ASPARAGUS WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER SALSA

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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

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