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Grilled Asparagus and Roasted Red Sweet Pepper Relish

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Ingredients:

12 stalks asparagus, tips and stems
1 red onion
3 fire-roasted red peppers
15 large, fresh, sweet basil leaves (chiffonade)
1/3 cup kalamata olives, pitted
1/3 cup manzanilla olives
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil plus 2 tablespoons
3 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar
1/8 cup cooked garlic confit

Instructions:

Preheat grill to medium. To make confit, place garlic in a saucepot and cover with 1/3 cup olive oil. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Cook on low heat and for 25 minutes.

Snap the asparagus to remove the stems. Lightly coat the asparagus spears with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Place on grill and turn frequently to char lightly all over, about 3-4 minutes. Let cool, cut tips off, and slice remaining stems the same size and place them all in a medium-size mixing bowl. Halve or slice the olives to match in size. Dice the roasted peppers and red onion, then add the garlic confit, basil, and balsamic vinegar and combine.

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