Asparagus with Red Peppers & Goat Cheese
I'm perfectly satisfied with roasted, grilled, or sauteed asparagus with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper, but pairing it with roasted red peppers and goat cheese takes it to another level!
Ingredients
- oil for sauteeing
- 1 pound asparagus stems trimmed
- granulated garlic, salt, and pepper to taste
- ½ cup roasted red peppers cut into strips (See notes)
- 2 ounces goat cheese crumbled
- 1 Tablespoon fresh mint chopped
Instructions
- Trim the asparagus and set aside. Roast the red pepper and let cool, then cut into strips.
- Heat a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat, then add a bit of oil, about 1-2 Tablespoons. Saute the asparagus until they are just tender, but still bright green. Season with the granulated garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Add the strips of roasted red pepper and cook till it warms through.
- Remove the asparagus and red pepper to a platter, top with goat cheese crumbles, and sprinkle with the chopped mint leaves.
Notes
You can roast the red pepper on a grill, under the broiler, or right on the flame of a gas stove. Let it cool, then cut it into strips. You can also buy a jar of roasted red peppers.