Organic Asparagus Strata with Zesty Mediterranean Garnish recipe | PCC Community Markets

Ingredients

• 22 thin asparagus spears, divided
• 1 (16-ounce) bag frozen country-style potatoes, thawed
• 3 cups grated cheddar cheese
• 8 eggs
• 2 cups milk
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Black pepper, to taste
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small shallot, peeled and thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 to 3 asparagus spears, cut into 1-inch lengths
• 1/2 red bell pepper, stem and seeds removed and cut into thin strips
• 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives
• 1/2 lemon, juiced, or more to taste