ASPARAGUS TARTS

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These pretty, savory tarts are a nice side dish for lunch with soup and salad perhaps, or with a formal dinner, and would be lovely at a brunch.

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Categories     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 6 tarts, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F Line 2 large baking hseets with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • In large bowl toss asparagus with 1 Tbsp oil, the herbes, salt and pepper. set aside.
  • Heat remaining Tbsp oil in skillet and saute onions over med-low heat until browned and very tender, about 20 minutes. Set aside.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Bake at 375 F until the pastry is puffed and golden. brown, 25-30 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and top with shaved gruyere and fresh ground pepper if desired.

Heather Serna
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These tarts are the perfect appetizer or light lunch. They're also great for a picnic.


sweet Lover
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I'm not a huge fan of asparagus, but I really enjoyed these tarts. The pastry is flaky and the filling is flavorful.


Lillian Fuller
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These tarts are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Stacy Mazzoni
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I love these tarts! They're the perfect way to use up leftover asparagus.


Vangie Jardine
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These tarts are so easy to make and they're so delicious. I've already made them several times.


Jullee UG
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I've tried many asparagus tart recipes, but this one is by far the best. The flavors are perfectly balanced.


Amanda Lush
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These tarts are delicious and elegant. They're perfect for a special occasion.


Perminus Muturi
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I made these tarts for a brunch party and they were a big hit. They're the perfect finger food.


B Ahmed
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These tarts are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend them.


Michel Sanders
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I've made these tarts several times and they always turn out great. They're a favorite of my family and friends.


AKJabdullah Gamings
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These tarts are the perfect appetizer or light lunch. They're also great for a picnic.


Herem Ishak
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I'm not a huge fan of asparagus, but I really enjoyed these tarts. The combination of flavors is perfect.


pineapple Tayyy
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These tarts were easy to make and turned out beautifully. I used a store-bought puff pastry dough, which made them even easier.


Shimul Khan
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I made these tarts for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


jalil abdulrauf
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These tarts were absolutely delicious! The asparagus was perfectly cooked and the pastry was flaky and buttery. I will definitely be making these again.


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