Asparagus Tarts

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs asparagus, trimmed to 6-inch lengths
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 teaspoon herbes de provence
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 2 cups onions, thinly sliced
• 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 cup gruyere, shaved with veg peeler

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 375°F Line 2 large baking hseets with parchment paper. Set aside.

2. 2

   In large bowl toss asparagus with 1 Tbsp oil, the herbes, salt and pepper. set aside.

3. 3

   Heat remaining Tbsp oil in skillet and saute onions over med-low heat until browned and very tender, about 20 minutes. Set aside.

4. 4

   On a lighlty floured surface, roll out one sheet of puff pastry to form a 10x15 inch rectangle. Trim a 3-inch wide strip off the bottom side and the right side, (and save pastry strips) to form a 7x12 inch rectangle. Then cut that rectangle into 3 even 4x7 inch pieces.

5. 5

   Brush a 1/2 inch border around the edge of each rectangle with egg. Cut the trimmed strips into 6 1/2-inch pices and use them to form a crust around the edge. Repeat the process with the second sheet so that you have 6 rectangular crusts.

6. 6

   Divide up the onions down the center of each pastry.Neatly arrange the asparagus stalks on each pastry, on top of the onions, tips all facing the same direction.

7. 7

   Bake at 375 F until the pastry is puffed and golden. brown, 25-30 minutes.

8. 8

   Remove from the oven and top with shaved gruyere and fresh ground pepper if desired.