ASPARAGUS TART
From Canastota, New York, Mary Relyea shares this lovely tart. Its golden crust is filled with a delightfully light egg bake that includes asparagus spears and Gruyere cheese. Serve it as an impressive side dish or a meatless main course.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut 2 in. from the top of each asparagus spear; set tops aside. Cut stem ends into 3/4-in. pieces. In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add the 3/4-in. asparagus pieces; cover and boil for 3-4 minutes. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry. , On a lightly floured surface, roll out pastry into a 13-in. circle. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 11-in. fluted tart pan with removable bottom; trim edges. Place the blanched asparagus, 1/3 cup cheese and parsley in crust. , In a small bowl, combine the eggs, cream, salt, cayenne and nutmeg; pour into crust. Arrange asparagus tops over egg mixture. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. , Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 132mg cholesterol, Sodium 326mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
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Osaro Obasuyi
[email protected]This asparagus tart is a great way to use up leftover asparagus. It's also a very impressive dish to serve to guests.
Tatisha Duley
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this asparagus tart. The asparagus is tender and flavorful, and the cheese and eggs add a richness that makes this dish perfect for a special occasion.
laurenco lasandacruise
[email protected]This asparagus tart is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love serving it for brunch or lunch.
Hukam Khan
[email protected]I've made this asparagus tart several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have in your back pocket for when you need a quick and easy dish to serve.
Mousam Gurung
[email protected]This tart is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved it!
BEAR pubg
[email protected]This asparagus tart is a perfect spring dish. It's light and flavorful, and it's sure to impress your guests.
endris mohammed
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to make and the results are always delicious.
Farhan Shahriar Himoy
[email protected]This tart is a great way to use up leftover asparagus. It's also a very impressive dish to serve to guests.
NAVY K
[email protected]I made this asparagus tart for a brunch party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.
Greg Laurance
[email protected]This asparagus tart was so good! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The crust was flaky and the asparagus was tender and flavorful.
Veli Booi
[email protected]Yum!
MOMOH LUCKY
[email protected]This was my first time making an asparagus tart and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the tart was delicious.
Johannes Ndamonouwa
[email protected]I love this recipe! The asparagus tart is always a crowd-pleaser. I've even made it for potlucks and it's always a hit.
Ruba Naaz
[email protected]This tart was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The asparagus was perfectly cooked and the cheese was melted and gooey. I will definitely be making this again!
Md Amin
[email protected]I've made this asparagus tart several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover asparagus, and it's also a very impressive dish to serve to guests.
Anita Yonjan
[email protected]This asparagus tart was a delight! The crust was flaky and buttery, and the asparagus was tender and flavorful. The cheese and eggs added a richness that made this dish perfect for a special occasion.