Roasted Asparagus with Romesco Sauce

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Wash and trim the Asparagus (3 cups) , using a vegetable peeler to remove the tough skin of the bottom if it’s too thick. Set on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet with the Cherry Tomatoes (1 1/2 cups) . Drizzle with a tablespoon or so of Olive Oil (1/4 cup) . sprinkle on a pinch of Salt (1/2 tsp) and Finely Ground Black Pepper (1 pinch) and toss to coat. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, until asparagus spears are tender when poked with a fork.

Once cooked, make the romesco sauce by placing 1 cup of the cooked cherry tomatoes into a food processor along with Jarred Roasted Red Peppers (1) , Olive Oil. Almond Butter (3 Tbsp) , Garlic (1 clove) , juice from Lemon (1) , Smoked Paprika (1/2 tsp) and salt. Blend until smooth.