Easy Asparagus Tart Recipe with Goat Cheese and Mushrooms
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Easy Asparagus Tart Recipe with Goat Cheese and Mushrooms
Description
The Easy Asparagus Tart Recipe with Goat Cheese and Mushrooms begins with sautéed shiitake mushrooms cooked in unsalted butter and seasoned with salt, providing an earthy base flavor. The asparagus topping combines thinly sliced asparagus and scallions with minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper for a fresh, slightly pungent complement. The tart is assembled by rolling out thawed puff pastry, spreading a goat cheese and olive oil mixture evenly over it, and layering the mushroom and asparagus mixtures on top. The edges of the pastry are moistened and folded inward to create a bordered tart. Baking at a high temperature achieves a crisp, golden crust while cooking the vegetables through. This recipe lends itself to serving as an appetizer, light lunch, or part of a brunch spread.
The tart can be cut into nine or four pieces depending on serving preference. Preparing the components a day ahead and assembling just before baking optimizes freshness. Puff pastry thawing usually takes 30-40 minutes but can be chilled briefly if needed for ease of handling. Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container and are best enjoyed within a day to maintain pastry crispness.
Ingredients
For The Mushrooms:
- 1 tablespoon butter unsalted
- 6 ounces shiitake mushrooms thinly sliced
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
For The Asparagus Topping:
- 6 ounces asparagus trimmed and sliced ¼ inch thin (approx. 1 cup)
- 2 scallions both white and green parts thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For The Tart:
- 4 oz. goat cheese at room temperature - divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 puff pastry 9x9 ½, thawed, sheet
Optional Toppings:
- arugula handful, fresh
- 9 lices prosciutto
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 425 F degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Melt butter in a skillet. Add in the mushrooms. Cook, stirring frequently, until they are softened and reduced in size. Season with salt and set aside to cool.
- To make the asparagus topping: Gently mix asparagus, scallions, garlic, salt and pepper in a bowl.
- Reserve 1 tablespoon of the goat cheese and set aside.
- Mix the rest of the goat cheese and olive oil in a bowl.
- To assemble the tart: Carefully unfold the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Using a roller, roll it into a 10x10 square dough. Transfer it onto the parchment lined sheet.
- Spread goat cheese-oil mixture over the puff pastry leaving 1-inch border throughout the sides. Top it off with mushrooms and asparagus mixture making sure that they are evenly distributed throughout the tart.
- Brush sides with a little bit of water and fold it onto itself, towards the middle, on all sides.
- Bake in the oven for 15 minutes or until the sides of the tart turn golden brown.
- Let it cool for 5 minutes. Scatter the reserved goat cheese in small chunks all over the tart.
- If using, garnish with arugula and prosciutto.
- Slice it into smaller pieces and serve while it is still warm.
Notes
- The tart yields 9 slices by default, but cutting into 4 larger pieces is possible.
- Prepping ingredients a day ahead and assembling right before baking keeps the tart fresh.
- Typically, puff pastry requires 30 to 40 minutes to thaw; if too soft, briefly refrigerate before rolling.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and use within one day for best texture.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings - One 10-inch square tart
Amount Per Serving
Calories 601 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 601kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 47g | 72% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 673mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 305mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 762IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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