1½ lbs fresh California asparagus, trimmed

Olive oil, as needed

Salt, as needed

¾ cup red bell pepper, from a jar, drained rough-chopped roasted

2 tbsp rough-chopped sun-dried tomato, packed in oil, drained

2 1 inch baguette, about 1 ounce, lightly toasted, torn into pieces

2 tbsp blanched, slivered almonds, toasted

1 clove garlic, roughly chopped

½ tbsp white wine vinegar

½ tbsp parsley, preferably Italian flat leaf

⅛ tsp salt

⅛ tsp red pepper, or to taste, crushed

water, as needed, Cool

Brush asparagus with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and grill over medium-hot heat, turning frequently until browned, hot, and tender-crisp for 4 to 6 minutes depending on size. Cool.

In a food processor, puree roasted red bell pepper together with the other ingredients.

With machine running, drizzle olive oil.

If necessary, thin with 1 tablespoon of water at a time until a thick, sauce-like consistency is achieved.

Sugar: 5g

:

Calcium: 46mg

Calories: 75kcal

Carbohydrates: 10g

Fat: 3g

Fiber: 4g

Iron: 3mg

Potassium: 476mg

Protein: 5g

Saturated Fat: 1g

Sodium: 65mg

Vitamin A: 1587IU

Vitamin C: 34mg