Asparagus And Red Pepper With Balsamic Vinegar Food

BALSAMIC MARINATED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Snap off the tough ends of asparagus and wash asparagus thoroughly.
• Cook asparagus in boiling water for about two minutes, until it's bright green and just beginning to get tender. Drain.
• Place asparagus in a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain.
• Lay asparagus in a 13" by 9" baking dish.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sugar, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
• Pour over asparagus.
• Cover dish with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator.
• Chill for about 8 hours.
• Using tongs, remove asparagus from marinade and serve.

BALSAMIC ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, bring water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and cook for 2-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, butter, garlic, salt and pepper. Drain asparagus; drizzle with balsamic mixture.

BALSAMIC ASPARAGUS SALAD

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring 1 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry. Transfer to a large bowl; add the onion, red pepper and cranberries., In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, salt and pepper; shake well. Pour over asparagus mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, stir in almonds and bacon.

BAKED ASPARAGUS WITH BALSAMIC SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Arrange asparagus spears in a 9x13-inch baking dish (or similar). Coat the top of asparagus with cooking spray, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Bake asparagus until tender (about 10 minutes depending on thickness of spears).
• Melt butter in a small, nonstick saucepan over medium heat, then remove pan from heat. Stir in the soy sauce and vinegar to make a sauce. Pour the sauce over the baked asparagus spears and serve.

MARINATED ROASTED RED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Lay peppers on their sides on racks of gas burners and turn flames on moderately high. Roast, turning frequently with tongs, until skins are blackened, 5 to 8 minutes. (Or broil on rack of a broiler pan about 4 inches from heat, turning frequently, 15 to 20 minutes.)
• Transfer to a bowl, then cover, and let steam 10 minutes. Alternatively, place peppers in resealable plastic bags to steam. Peel peppers and discard stems and seeds. Cut lengthwise into 1-inch-wide strips.
• In a bowl, place cleaned peppers. Douse with balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper, to taste.

ASPARAGUS WITH RED PEPPER SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat broiler.
• Cut the peppers into quarters and remove the stems and seeds. Place the quarters skin side up on foil placed on a broiling rack. Broil until the skins are charred. Place the pepper strips in a sealed paper or plastic bag for a few minutes, then slip off the skins.
• Combine the pepper strips in a blender or food processor with the olive oil and puree. Add vinegar, salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
• Cut the tough stems from the asparagus. With a vegetable peeler, pare away any tough skin from the lower half of the stalk. Rinse the asparagus in cold water.
• Either cook the asparagus in a steamer or tie in bundle standing in two inches of water. Cook, covered, until tender but firm. Drain and place on individual plates. Cool to room temperature before serving.
• Pour a pool of sauce on each plate and garnish with tarragon leaves.

ASPARAGUS AND RED PEPPER WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• Melt the butter with the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add the asparagus and red onion in the mixture, season with salt, and cook until the onion begins to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir the red bell pepper into the mixture and continue cooking until the onions begin to caramelize, another 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add the vinegar, Parmesan cheese, sesame seeds, and pine nuts; toss to combine.

ASPARAGUS WITH PANEER AND BALSAMIC BUTTER GLAZE RECIPE

Steps:

• To begin making Asparagus with Paneer and Balsamic Butter Glaze, first chop vegetables in the desired cut for the recipe. Cut paneer into even size square pieces. Transfer to a bowl and keep aside until required. Trim and chop asparagus into halves. Once vegetables are chopped we can start cooking the dish.
• Heat oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add ginger, garlic, bay leaf and sauté for few seconds. No need to brown the ginger and garlic.
• Add the butter along with brown sugar into the above onion garlic mixture. Stir until the butter melts completely and sugar is dissolved. Next add the balsamic vinegar, water, cinnamon powder and cook for about a minute.
• Add the halved asparagus to the pan and cook till it turns tender. Once cooked remove asparagus from the frying pan and transfer to a bowl.
• To the same pan, add bell pepper, paneer cubes, mint leaves, salt and black pepper. Cook for few minutes stirring occasionally so that the paneer gets roasted evenly on both sides. Once the paneer is roasted turn off the heat.
• To serve the Asparagus with Paneer and Balsamic Butter Glaze, arrange asparagus on a serving platter, top with the roasted paneer and bell pepper. Pour the remaining glaze from the pan on top of the vegetables.
• Serve Asparagus With Paneer And Balsamic Butter Glaze as an appetizer along with Cream Of Mushroom & Spring Onion Soup Recipe and Mushroom Cutlet Vegetarian Sizzler and Whole Wheat Rosemary Focaccia Bread Recipe for a weekend dinner.

SAUTEED GARLIC ASPARAGUS WITH RED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a skillet and add garlic cook 2 minutes then add the the bell pepper and asparagus Saute until the asparagus is heated through.
• Remove from heat and season with salt& pepper and the vinegar.

ASPARAGUS WITH RED AND YELLOW COULIS

Steps:

• Cut peppers in quarters and remove stems and seeds. Simmer red peppers in one pan, the yellow in another, in boiling water for 10 minutes. Drain.
• Combine red peppers in a blender or food processor with half the olive oil and puree. Add vinegar, salt and pepper to taste. Set aside. Repeat process with yellow peppers.
• Cut tough stems from asparagus. With vegetable peeler, pare away tough skin from lower half of stalk. Rinse asparagus in cold water.
• Steam asparagus until tender but firm. Drain and sprinkle with olive oil. Cool to room temperature before serving.
• On eight individual plates, pour two tablespoons red pepper sauce on one side, two tablespoons yellow pepper sauce on another. Arrange asparagus on top; garnish with tarragon.

BEST BALSAMIC MARINADE FOR GRILLED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper. Set aside. Preheat grill on low heat and spray with cooking spray.
• Place vegetables in a single layer on the grill, close the lid and cook for 12 minutes, flipping once. Vegetables should be tender to the touch, with nice grill marks. Cook longer if you like softer vegetables.
• Transfer vegetables to a large bowl, pour balsamic dressing on top, sprinkle with parsley or basil and gently mix.
• Serve hot, warm or cold with grilled meat or seafood, and a side of quinoa or brown rice.

BALSAMIC-MARINATED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Step 1: In a large skillet, bring 2-3 inches of salted water to a boil. Place 1 pound trimmed asparagus in the water, simmer gently for 4-5 minutes until the asparagus just begins to become tender. Remove asparagus from skillet and arrange in a 9x13 glass dish.
• Step 2: In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, 3 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice from one lemon, 1 teaspoon sugar, 3 cloves of minced garlic, 1/2 tablespoon red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper, then whisk until well-mixed.
• Step 3: Pour marinade over the warm asparagus. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 8-24 hours.
• Step 4: Remove from refrigerator 20 minutes before serving, as asparagus are best when served at room temperature. Enjoy!

ASPARAGUS, RED PEPPER, AND POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the potatoes in boiling water to cover until tender. Without peeling, cut the potatoes into ¾-inch cubes and put them in a bowl. Snap off the tough bottoms of the stalks of asparagus and discard, then cook the tender tops in a shallow pan of simmering salted water until tender-crisp. Drain and shock in cold water. Slice the asparagus into 1 ½-inch pieces and add to the potatoes. Cut the pepper into sticks about the same width and length as the asparagus. Put in the bowl. Add the red onion.
• Mix up the dressing by stirring together the mustard, vinegar, brown sugar, salt, pepper, and garlic in a small bowl. Drizzle in the oil, whisking constantly to emulsify. Add a couple of dashes of Tabasco to taste.
• Add the dressing to the vegetables and give a good stir. Serve right away for best color in the asparagus.

ASPARAGUS WITH BACON, RED ONION, AND BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Adjust oven rack to about 4 inches from heating element and heat broiler.
• Toss asparagus with oil and salt and pepper, then lay spears in single layer on heavy rimmed baking sheet. Broil, shaking pan halfway through to turn spears, until asparagus is tender and lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Cool asparagus 5 minutes and arrange on serving dish.
• Fry bacon strips in medium skillet over medium heat until brown and crisp, about 6 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towel-lined plate and set aside.
• Whisk onion, vinegar, parsley, and oil in small bowl; season to taste with salt and pepper. Drizzle over asparagus, sprinkle with bacon, and serve immediately.

RED PEPPER ASPARAGUS SOUP

Steps:

• Melt butter in 6-quart saucepan over medium-high heat until sizzling; add asparagus, potatoes, bell pepper, leek and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, 10-12 minutes or until asparagus is crisply tender.
• Stir in broth, balsamic vinegar and 1 tablespoon tarragon. Continue cooking 10-12 minutes or until asparagus is tender. Remove from heat; cool 10 minutes. Stir in half & half, salt and pepper.
• Place 2 cups soup in 5-cup blender container. Cover; blend until very smooth. Repeat with remaining soup, 2 cups at a time. Place soup into 4-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until soup is heated through.
• Combine sour cream and 1/2 teaspoon tarragon leaves. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon sour cream mixture.

ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• Cook asparagus in large pot of boiling, salted water until crisp-tender, about 3-4 minutes.
• Drain and rinse with cold water.
• Place in a decorative bowl and put in the refrigerator until thoroughly chilled.
• Boil vinegar in a small heavy saucepan over medium heat until reduced by half, about 3 minutes.
• This will sweeten and concentrate the vinegar; pour into a large bowl.
• Whisk in oil, mustard, marjoram and garlic.
• Season dressing to taste with sea salt and fresh cracked pepper.
• When ready to serve, add the red peppers and toss with dressing.
• Sprinkle with nuts and serve.

ASPARAGUS WITH RED PEPPER SAUCE

Steps:

• Peel the asparagus if necessary and cook the stalks in lightly salted water for 4 to 8 minutes, depending on thickness, or until fork tender but stiil firm. Drain under cold water and set the stalks aside. Broil the peppers on all sides until lightly scorched. Place the cooked peppers in a paper bag for 10 minutes. Remove the peppers and peel off the skin. Cut open the peppers and remove the stem, seeds and white flesh. Puree the peppers in the food processor. Mix in the olive oil, Balsamic Vinegar and thyme. Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper if desired. Place equal amount of the puree on 4 serving dishes. Top with equal amounts of asparagus. Food Exchange per serving: 1 VEGETABLE EXCHANGE + 1 FAT EXCHANGE (I would cut back even more on the fat, only using what is neccesary...) Reposted 4 you and yours via Nancy OBrion and her Meal-Master File ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/diabetic.zip

PENNE WITH ASPARAGUS AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, combine asparagus, stock, onions, garlic, peppers, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil and reduce liquid to 1/4 cup, about 8 to 10 minutes.
• Stir in remaining ingredients, except cheese. Toss with hot, cooked pasta. Top with cheese and serve hot.

ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH SWEET BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• Boil vinegar in heavy small saucepan over medium heat until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Pour vinegar into large bowl. Whisk in oil, mustard, marjoram and garlic. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
• Cook asparagus in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain again. Add asparagus and bell pepper to dressing; toss to blend well. Sprinkle with pecans and serve.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 500°F.
• In a large shallow baking pan toss asparagus with oil and salt and pepper to taste until coated well. Roast asparagus, shaking pan every 2 minutes, until tender and lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Remove pan from oven and drizzle vinegar over asparagus, shaking pan to combine well.

ASPARAGUS AND RED PEPPER WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• Melt the butter with the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add the asparagus and red onion in the mixture, season with salt, and cook until the onion begins to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir the red bell pepper into the mixture and continue cooking until the onions begin to caramelize, another 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add the vinegar, Parmesan cheese, sesame seeds, and pine nuts; toss to combine.