Asparagus with Roasted Red Peppers

Description
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Ingredients

 * 1 1/2 	cup  	Asparagus
 * 1 	med 	Red pepper
 * 1 	tsp 	Freshly minced garlic
 * 1 	tsp 	Balsamic vinegar
 * -Salt
 * -Pepper

Directions
1 	Remove hard bottom stem of asparagus and slice rest of stalk into approximately 1-inch pieces.

2 	Blanch asparagus and put into-cold water to stop it from cooking further.

3 	Drain and set aside.

4 	roast red pepper in 500 [degrees] oven for 20-30 minutes, turning occasionally.

5 	When skin has darkened and blistered, remove pepper from oven.

6 	Transfer to bowl and cover with aluminum foil.

7 	Let cool 30 minutes, then peel off skin and seed pepper.

8 	Slice into julienne strips and toss ½ cup roasted pepper with garlic and vinegar.

9 	Let marinate a few minutes, then toss peppers with asparagus.

10 	Add salt and pepper to taste and serve.