Yield: Serves about 8

Asparagus Tart

This delicious puff pastry asparagus tart is a beautiful appetizer that is simple and easy to make.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 23 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 roll puff pastry, thawed (gluten free/vegan if needed)
  • 4 oz. soft goat cheese, room temperature (I used Kite Hill Soft Fresh Truffle, Dill, & Chive) see note
  • 1 bunch asparagus
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • zest of 1/2 lemon, plus a squeeze of juice
  • sea salt and pepper to taste
  • handful of microgreens
  • 1 roll puff pastry, thawed (gluten free/vegan if needed)
  • 4 oz. soft goat cheese, room temperature (I used Kite Hill Soft Fresh Truffle, Dill, & Chive) see note
  • 1 bunch asparagus
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • zest of 1/2 lemon, plus a squeeze of juice
  • sea salt and pepper to taste
  • handful of microgreens

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Roll the puff pastry into a rectangle of about 10x13 inches on a sheet of parchment paper. The size doesn't have to be exact. Using a paring knife, score a 1-inch rectangle around the perimeter of the pastry to create a border. Prick the interior rectangle all over with a fork. Place the prepared puff pastry sheet onto a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes, until puffed and lightly golden.
  3. Remove from the oven and spread the cheese all over the inner rectangle of puff pastry. Trim the asparagus so that it just fits over the cheese. Lay the asparagus on top. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Return to the oven and bake for 15 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the asparagus is cooked to tender-crisp.
  4. Remove from the oven and transfer to a cutting board. Cut into desired sized rectangles and top with microgreens. Squeeze just a little lemon juice over the top. Serve slightly warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Cheese options: I love the intense flavor of a goat cheese, or chevre, style soft cheese. There are several delicious dairy-free versions, my favorites are from Kite Hill and Treeline, both of which are sold at Whole Foods and other natural grocery stores. Want to make your own homemade dairy-free cheese? Try my almond ricotta, season with a pinch of salt, and stir in some fresh chopped chives or dill.
Gluten Free Option: Be sure to use gluten free puff pastry.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 107Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 149mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 0gSugar: 4gProtein: 3g
 

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