Asparagus with Roasted Red Peppers

Ingredients

 * 1½ cup asparagus
 * 1 medium 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 °F 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.