Asparagus & Caramelized Onion Tartlets

Name: Asparagus & Caramelized Onion Tartlets
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 15 servings
Ingredients: 8 thick asparagus spears; 1 garlic clove; 2 teaspoon olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; freshly ground black pepper; 1 medium yellow onion; Pinch granulated sugar; 30 mini phyllo pastry shells; 2/3 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 3 tbsp shredded Parmesan cheese; chopped fresh chives

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
15 servings
Calories
48 kcal
Course
Side Dish, Appetizer
Cuisine
American

Asparagus & Caramelized Onion Tartlets

Iris Warren

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Asparagus and Caramelized Onion Tartlets make a tasty appetizer for Easter! These bite-sized asparagus tartlets are SO so good, made with a combination of caramelized onion, cheese and asparagus, they are ridiculously easy to make thanks to the mini phyllo pastry shells.

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Ingredients

Servings

8 thick asparagus spears (ends trimmed)
1 garlic clove (minced)
2 teaspoon olive oil (divided)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (divided)
freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
1 medium yellow onion (halved and thinly sliced)
Pinch granulated sugar
30 mini phyllo pastry shells (2 boxes I used Athens)
2/3 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
3 tbsp shredded Parmesan cheese (I used Parmigiano Reggiano)
chopped fresh chives (optional for garnish)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F degree. Line a large sheet pan with foil.
Cut each asparagus spear in half lengthwise and then into 1-inch pieces. Place in a small bowl with garlic, 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper, to taste. Toss to evenly coat.
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Transfer asparagus from the bowl to the skillet and sauté until it softens slightly and browns around the edges. Remove from heat and place back into bowl. Set aside.
In the same skillet over medium heat, add another teaspoon of oil and the onions. Toss to coat. Add a tablespoon of water, 1/8 teaspoon salt and a sprinkle of sugar. Cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes or until the onions start to brown and become translucent. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue to cook another 5 minutes, or until the onions are golden and caramelized. (If they are browning too quickly, turn down the heat and add another splash of water.)
To assemble tartlets: In each shell, layer ½ teaspoon mozzarella cheese, then onions, asparagus pieces and top with more mozzarella and parmesan. Bake for 10 minutes or until the shells are crisp and the cheese is melted. Garnish with chives and serve right away.

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Serving 2tartlets Calories 48kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 2.5g (4%) Cholesterol 4mg (1%) Sodium 77mg (3%) Fiber 0.5g (2%) Sugar 0.5g (1%)