GRILLED ASPARAGUS SANDWICHES

GRILLED ASPARAGUS SANDWICHES image

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon grainy mustard
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper (to taste)
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
salt and freshly ground pepper
16 thick asparagus
1 fresh red pepper, thickly sliced
1 medium red onion or sweet white onion, thickly sliced
1/4 C chopped fresh basil
1 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
8 thick slices sour dough bread

Steps:

1. Light and preheat grill. 2. In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise with the mustard, crushed red pepper, lemon juice, garlic and cayenne pepper. Taste and season with salt and pepper. 3. Brush the asparagus, red pepper and onion with olive oil. Grill over a moderately hot fire until the asparagus is crisp - tender and the onion and red pepper are tender. About 3 - 5 minutes per side for each. Transfer the vegetables to a platter. Toast the bread slices on the grill. 4. Spread the seasoned mayonnaise on slices of the toasted bread, sprinkle with basil. Top with the asparagus, onion and grilled red pepper. Close the sandwiches with the remaining bread, slice in half and serve.