Ingredients

  • 1 bunch fresh asparagus
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into thin strips
  • 1 orange bell pepper, cut into thin strips
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted (or can use olive oil)
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste)
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon instant minced onion
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Method

  • Fire up the grill or preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Make butter sauce (or olive oil) by mixing melted butter with red pepper flakes, dried minced onions, and minced garlic.
  • Line a cookie sheet with foil.
  • Trim asparagus and cut off hard ends.
  • Arrange asparagus spears and sliced bell peppers on foil lined cookie sheet.
  • Coat vegetables with salt and fresh ground black pepper.
  • Dirzzle butter sauce over vegetables. Toss to coat evenly.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until asparagus is just tender, but still crisp.