Roasted Asparagus with Pepper Sauce
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Points®
Total time: 25 min • Prep: 10 min • Cook: 15 min • Serves: 6 • Difficulty: Easy
Roasting asparagus brings out their natural sweetness. The easy, pepper-based sauce makes a tasty and beautiful presentation.
Ingredients
Asparagus
2 pound(s), medium thickness, tough stems snapped off
Olive oil
1 tsp(s)
Table salt
¼ tsp(s), or to taste
Black pepper
1 tsp(s), freshly ground, or to taste
Roasted red peppers (packed in water)
7½ oz
Reduced calorie mayonnaise
¼ cup(s)
Garlic
1 clove(s), small
Smoked paprika
½ tsp(s), smoked
Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 425ºF.
2
Put asparagus on a nonstick baking sheet; drizzle with oil and toss. Spread into a single layer and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast, shaking pan once or twice during cooking, until asparagus is fork-tender, about 10 to 15 minutes (varies greatly depending on thickness of spears).
3
Meanwhile, drain peppers and pat dry with paper towels. Place peppers, mayonnaise, garlic and paprika in a food processor or blender; process until smooth and set aside.
4
Arrange asparagus on a serving plate; drizzle with pepper mixture (or pour into a small bowl and serve as a dipping sauce).
5
Serving size: 1/6 of asparagus plus 2 Tbsp sauce
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