Asparagus with Garlic and Gruyere

An easy way to add flavor to any meal.

Dinner just got a whole lot more delicious with this Garlic and Gruyere Asparagus. Do you struggle with side dishes and don’t want something that takes a lot of time but still tastes like it? If you are tired of steamed vegetables every night, try this for a burst of flavor. Perfect for the spring when your asparagus starts popping up.

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Asparagus with Garlic and Gruyere

Total Time25 minutes mins

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: classic European, French

Keyword: asparagus, garlic butter, gruyere

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 ½ lbs. asparagus
• 1 tbsp coarse sea salt (can use pink Himalayan or other salt)
• 1 onion (minced)
• 2 garlic cloves (chopped)
• 1 cup gruyere cheese (finely grated)

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Instructions

• Wash and cut the asparagus. A great way to do this is soaking in baking soda and water for 15 minutes. 1 tsp. of baking soda for every cup of water. Then rinse.
• In a bowl or bag, toss in the 1 ½ lbs. asparagus, 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp coarse sea salt , 1 onionand 2 garlic cloves (chopped).
• Let sit 15 minutes.
• Place a skillet over medium heat and get it hot.
• Add in the asparagus mixture and cook until cooked through.
• Remove from heat and sprinkle on the 1 cup gruyere cheese .