Roasted Asparagus with Gruyere

Ingredients:

• 1.5 pounds asparagus spears
• 1 onion, cut into wedges
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• salt
• black pepper
• 1 oz Gruyere cheese, grated

Directions:

1. Preheat oven 400°F.
2. Cut off asparagus bases, then place asparagus, onion, and bell pepper into a 15x10-inch baking pan. Drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
3. Roast, uncovered, for 20 minutes in the oven. Sprinkle with cheese and let stand a couple minutes until cheese melts.

recipe adapted from New Dieter’s Cookbook: Eat Well, Feel Great, Lose Weight