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Shaved Asparagus and Goat Cheese Tarts

Updated Sep 13, 2016
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This tart is a reminder of all things spring: fresh asparagus, mint leaves, lemon and peas. All of these perennial favorites come together in a delicious starter that’s perfect for the time when asparagus is at its best.

Shaved Asparagus and Goat Cheese Tarts

  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Servings 6
  • Ingredients 12
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Ingredients

  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 6 tablespoons chèvre (goat) cheese, softened
  • 1 tablespoon whipping cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
  • 1/2 bunch fresh asparagus, bottom two inches removed, shaved into thin strips (about 2 cups)
  • 2/3 cup frozen sweet peas, cooked and cooled
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher (coarse) salt
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
  • Freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 400°F. Line large cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper.
  • Step 
    2
    Carefully unfold thawed sheet of puff pastry. If necessary, use rolling pin to flatten any edges and smooth out dough. Using knife or pizza cutter, cut puff pastry into 6 even rectangles. Prick pastry rectangles with fork. Place rectangles on cookie sheet a few inches apart. Brush with beaten egg.
  • Step 
    3
    Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until puffed and golden brown. Place cookie sheet on cooling rack to cool at least 10 minutes.
  • Step 
    4
    Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix cheese, cream and lemon peel; stir well. In medium bowl, mix shaved asparagus, peas, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and mint. Spread 1 tablespoon cheese mixture on center of each cooled pastry rectangle. Top with asparagus mixture; sprinkle with pepper.

Nutrition

320 Calories
22g Total Fat
7g Protein
23g Total Carbohydrate
2g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Tart
Calories
320
Calories from Fat
200
Total Fat
22g
33%
Saturated Fat
6g
30%
Trans Fat
4g
Cholesterol
40mg
13%
Sodium
260mg
11%
Potassium
160mg
5%
Total Carbohydrate
23g
8%
Dietary Fiber
2g
10%
Sugars
2g
Protein
7g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
10%
10%
Vitamin C
4%
4%
Calcium
4%
4%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 4 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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