Asparagus Tart

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This asparagus tart is balanced by notes of savory Gruyère, fresh asparagus and creamy ricotta cheese. Sweet peas and honey round out the flavors, with a dash of heat coming from crushed red pepper.

Asparagus Tart
Photo: Photographer / Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist / Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist / Kay Clarke
Active Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
4
Nutrition Profile:

Ingredients

  • ½ (17.3 ounce) package frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • 1 (8 ounce) container part-skim ricotta cheese

  • ¼ cup shredded Gruyère cheese

  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme

  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • ¼ teaspoon grated lemon zest

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

  • 3 ½ ounces thin fresh asparagus (about 12 spears), trimmed

  • ¼ cup frozen peas

  • Honey and/or crushed red pepper for garnish

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Unfold puff pastry and place on the prepared baking sheet. Using a sharp knife, gently score a 3/4-inch border around the edges of the pastry. Brush the edges with 1 1/2 teaspoons oil.

  2. Stir ricotta, Gruyère, thyme, shallot, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper together in a medium bowl; spread the mixture evenly over the pastry, inside the border. Toss asparagus and the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil together in a bowl; arrange on top of the ricotta mixture. Sprinkle evenly with peas.

  3. Bake until the pastry is puffed and golden and the asparagus is tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Garnish with honey and/or crushed red pepper, if desired. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Equipment:

Parchment paper

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, January 2022

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

395 Calories
25g Fat
36g Carbs
14g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 slice
Calories 395
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 36g 13%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 14g 28%
Total Fat 25g 32%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Vitamin A 675IU 14%
Sodium 472mg 21%
Potassium 161mg 3%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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