Welcome to the culinary adventure of creating a delectable asparagus and tomato tart! This classic dish combines the vibrant flavors of fresh asparagus, juicy tomatoes, and a flaky pastry crust to create a delightful and visually stunning dish. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking to impress, this guide will walk you through the process of selecting the finest ingredients, preparing the tart, and achieving that perfect golden-brown crust. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and discover the secrets to crafting an unforgettable asparagus and tomato tart that will leave your family and friends begging for more.
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ASPARAGUS AND TOMATO TART
Make and share this Asparagus and Tomato Tart recipe from Food.com.
Provided by dicentra
Categories Breakfast
Time 50m
Yield 8-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Place the frozen pie crust onto a baking sheet. Prick the bottom of the.
- crust with a fork and bake for 10 minutes.
- Sauté the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon and drain on a paper towel. Add onion and asparagus tips to the skillet with the bacon fat and sauté until tender, approximately 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl whisk together ricotta, milk and eggs. Add parsley, half the.
- tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Add asparagus and onion mixture and combine well. Pour egg mixture into the prepared crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes or until filling has set and the tart is lightly browned on top. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5. minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
- In a small bowl, toss the remaining tomatoes with the basil, balsamic vinegar and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Serve as garnish for tart.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.6, Fat 11.3, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 65.6, Sodium 441.2, Carbohydrate 13.5, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 3.3, Protein 5.5
ASPARAGUS AND TOMATO TART
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Place the frozen pie crust onto a baking sheet. Prick the bottom of the crust with a fork and bake for 10 minutes.
- Saute the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon and drain on a paper towel. Add onion and asparagus tips to the skillet with the bacon fat and saute until tender, approximately 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl whisk together ricotta, milk and eggs. Add parsley, half the tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Add asparagus and onion mixture and combine well. Pour egg mixture into the prepared crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes or until filling has set and the tart is lightly browned on top. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
- In a small bowl, toss the remaining tomatoes with the basil, balsamic vinegar and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Serve as garnish for tart.
ASPARAGUS AND CHEESE TART
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Fill a large bowl with ice water. Bring about 1 inch of water to a boil in a large skillet. Add the asparagus; cook until bright green and crisp-tender, 2 to 5 minutes, depending on the thickness of the asparagus. Drain and transfer to the ice water to stop the cooking; drain and pat dry. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Roll out the puff pastry into a 10-by-16-inch rectangle on a floured surface. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet and prick all over with a fork. Bake until light golden brown, about 12 minutes. Let cool slightly on the baking sheet.
- Meanwhile, mix the fontina, comte, shallot, egg yolks, milk, nutmeg and a pinch each of salt and pepper in a bowl until combined. Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the puff pastry, leaving a 1-inch border on all sides. Toss the asparagus with the olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste. Arrange the asparagus on the tart and bake until the cheese mixture is slightly puffy, 15 to 20 minutes. Sprinkle with the lemon zest. Serve warm or at room temperature.
ASPARAGUS WITH TOMATOES
This is a delicious way to take advantage of early spring's flavorful asparagus. A great dish to accompany large, busy meals, as most of the work can be done ahead of time and the asparagus reheated with the tomatoes and garlic at the last minute while the roast (or whatever else) is resting. Also a delicious preparation for green beans in place of the asparagus.
Provided by KEANSOR
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Tomatoes
Time 12m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place the asparagus in a large skillet and fill with about 1 inch of water. Cover the pan and set over high heat. When the water comes to a boil, cook for 2 minutes or until the asparagus is bright green and almost tender.
- In a separate skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add the tomato to the skillet and cook for about 1 minute or until heated through. Season with salt and pepper. Add asparagus to the pan and cook for about 2 minutes, until hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 63.4 calories, Carbohydrate 6.7 g, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 4.8 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
ASPARAGUS TOMATO BAKE
Country roads and railroads tracks near my home are favorite places to hunt for wild asparagus- one of the true treats of spring. Both of my sons can eye wild asparagus from afar!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Pour butter into an 8-in. square baking dish. Lay asparagus over butter. Sprinkle with onion, garlic, celery, cheese and bread crumbs. Top with tomatoes. Sprinkle with oregano, salt, pepper and thyme. , Cover and bake at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until the asparagus is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 455mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
3 CHEESE TOMATO & ASPARAGUS PIE
A variation from the original recipe (Fresh Tomato Pie, from Goose Berry Patch's Made From Scratch cookbook), this serves well with a salad and crusty bread for a luncheon or a company dinner. The fresh herbs only enhance the this delectable dish!
Provided by sharflan
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h25m
Yield 1 pie, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a medium sized bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, salt and cream of tartar.
- Cut in the butter.
- Swiftly add the buttermilk to the dry mixture but be careful not to 'over mix'.
- Pat the dough evenly into a greased 9" pie plate.
- Layer the tomato slices and sprinkle with the salt, pepper and fresh herbs.
- In a large bowl, mix together the mayonnaise and the three cheeses.
- Spread the cheese mixture over the tomato slices.
- Arrage the asparagus spears on top as wheel spokes with the asparagus tops to the center. Gently press them into the topping.
- Place the pie on the middle rack and bake at 375F for 40 minutes or until the cheese crust is golden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.1, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 30.4, Sodium 535.4, Carbohydrate 29.2, Fiber 2, Sugar 3.2, Protein 10
ASPARAGUS TART
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories dinner, appetizer
Time 1h35m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Roll out pastry, line tart pan with the pastry and cover the pastry with foil. Weigh down with dry beans or pastry weights. Place in the oven and bake 10 to 12 minutes, until the pastry looks dry. Remove foil and weights and continue baking until the pastry is golden, about 15 minutes longer. Remove pastry from the oven and increase oven temperature to 375 degrees.
- Melt butter in a skillet, add the onions and saute slowly until they are transluscent and tender. Snap the ends off the asparagus and peel them about half way up from the bottom. Cut the asparagus into half-inch-thick slices on a sharp slant. You should have about one cup of cut asparagus. Add to the skillet with the onions, toss in the butter and add the chives. Season with salt and pepper.
- Scatter the asparagus mixture in the baked pastry shell. Whisk the eggs and half and half together and pour into the shell. Sprinkle with the cheese. Place in the oven and bake until set and golden brown, about 40 minutes.
FONTINA ASPARAGUS TART
This lemony tart is loaded with fontina cheese and fresh asparagus. It's a snap to make but looks really impressive. Be advised...your guests will be vying for the last tasty slice. -Heidi Meek, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 35m
Yield 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, bring 1 in. of water to a boil; add asparagus. Cook, covered, until crisp-tender, 3-5 minutes. Drain and pat dry., On a lightly floured surface, roll pastry sheet into a 16x12-in. rectangle. Transfer to a parchment-lined large baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, about 10 minutes., Sprinkle 1-1/2 cups cheese over pastry to within 1/2-in. of edges. Place asparagus over top; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Mix remaining ingredients; drizzle over top. Bake until cheese is melted, 10-15 minutes. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 202mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
CHEF JOHN'S ASPARAGUS TART
As long as you're pretty good at making rectangles, and trimming things to the right length, this recipe is a breeze. By the way, I'll give the specific ingredient amounts I used here, but this really depends on how much asparagus you have, and how long you want your tart to be.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Pastries
Time 40m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.
- Lay puff pastry out on the prepared baking sheet. Fold edges up to create a 1/2-inch wide border. Prick inside base of dough completely with a fork.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden and puffed, about 10 minutes. Press puffed center down with the back of a fork to deflate.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add asparagus and cook uncovered until bright green, about 1 minute. Drain in a colander and immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes until cold to stop the cooking process. Drain.
- Stir mustard, creme fraiche, black pepper, and cayenne pepper together in a small bowl; spread into the bottom of the cooled tart shell. Lay asparagus spears, trimming as necessary to fit the tart shell, in the center of the tart on top of the mustard spread. Brush melted butter over the asparagus and crust and sprinkle Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese over the top.
- Bake in the oven until pastry is browned and asparagus is tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 795.4 calories, Carbohydrate 58.8 g, Cholesterol 40.5 mg, Fat 56.6 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 14.6 g, SaturatedFat 19.5 g, Sodium 869.3 mg, Sugar 3 g
ASPARAGUS GRUYERE TART
Especially when made with plump, in-season asparagus, this dish makes for a sophisticated, visually pleasing appetizer.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. On a floured surface, roll the puff pastry into a 16-by-10-inch rectangle. Trim uneven edges. Place pastry on a baking sheet. With a sharp knife, lightly score pastry dough 1 inch in from the edges to mark a rectangle. Using a fork, pierce dough inside the markings at 1/2-inch intervals. Bake until golden, about 15 minutes.
- Remove pastry shell from oven, and sprinkle with Gruyere. Trim the bottoms of the asparagus spears to fit crosswise inside the tart shell; arrange in a single layer over Gruyere, alternating ends and tips. Brush with oil, and season with salt and pepper. Bake until spears are tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
TOMATO & ASPARAGUS TART
Hearty and substantial, excellent for starter or as part of the main meal, and could also be served as a supper. A great dish for picnics and summer garden parties.
Provided by food4satisfaction
Time 50m
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 190C
- Grease a 9" tart tin with margarine.
- TO MAKE PASTRY:
- Place butter, flour and herbs all together in a bowl.
- With the fingertips, rub the butter and seasoned flour together until it resembles fine breadcrumbs. Alternatively, whizz the butter and seasoned flour together in a food processor/Kenwood, to speed things up!
- Once mixed, add a little water, combining the mixture together with a palette knife. Keep adding water until the mixture has bonded.
- Roll out the pastry until approx. just under 1/2 cm thick and wide enough to cover dish.
- Flop the pastry in half, placing it over half of the dish, then fold the pastry out to cover the other half of the dish. Rearrange the pastry so that there are no air-gaps between the dish and the pastry. Then, with a rolling pin, roll off the ragged edges of pastry from around the edge of the dish.
- Prick the base with a fork.
- If you prefer to "bake blind", scrumple up a circle of baking parchment and unfold again. Place the parchment on top of the pastry and pour the baking beans on top. Put the pastry in the oven for 8 mins.
- Once time is up, remove the parchment and beans and place back in the oven for a further 8 mins.
- Whilst pastry is baking, mix together the beaten eggs, double cream, crushed garlic and S & P. Combine with a whisk.
- Halve cherry tomatoes, slicing horizontally across the tomato (as opposed to slicing straight through the centre where the stem comes from). For looks sake, this gives equal halves, where the centres look the same.
- Now bring a small pan of salted water to the boil. Add asparagus and blanch for 1 minute. Remove and pat dry.
- Add the spinach to the boiling water, then remove immediately and pat dry.
- If the asparagus is quite chunky, halve lengthways - however, do this after it is cooked.
- Once pastry is out of the oven, lay blanched spinach on the bottom of the pastry base. Add the asparagus, grated cheese and tomatoes, cut side up in any arrangement you like.
- Scatter over the basil and finally add the egg mixture on top.
- Transfer to the oven and bake for about 25 mins, or until filling is firm when prodded.
- Note:
- I deserve no thanks for the pastry ingredients, as I've taken it from Luke Bolam's recipe for 'Mini Quiche Lorraines'. It works so well i've used it ever since! ...see link: http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/1514633/mini-quiche-lorraines
ASPARAGUS TART
Categories Appetizer Bake Vegetarian Parmesan Spring Tarragon Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Open crust on work surface. Press out any cracks. Rub with flour. Arrange dough, flour side down, in 9-inch-diameter tart pan with removable bottom. Press dough into pan.
- Fold excess dough border over to form double-thick sides. Pierce dough all over with fork. Bake until golden, about 15 minutes. Cool on rack. Reduce oven temperature to 375°F.
- Cook asparagus in pot of boiling salted water until just crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain well. Place on paper towels. Mix half and half, eggs, cheese, tarragon and salt in bowl. Season with pepper. Arrange asparagus in spoke-of-wheel fashion in crust, tips toward edge and ends meeting in center. Pour custard over. Bake until tart puffs and top browns, about 35 minutes. Cool slightly.
Tips:
- To save time, use a pre-made pie crust or puff pastry sheet.
- If you don't have an oven-proof skillet, you can transfer the tart to a pie plate before baking.
- Use fresh, ripe asparagus and tomatoes for the best flavor.
- Don't overcrowd the tart pan, or the vegetables will not cook evenly.
- Bake the tart until the crust is golden brown and the vegetables are tender.
Conclusion:
Asparagus and tomato tart is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover asparagus and tomatoes. The tart can be served warm or cold, and it is also a great make-ahead dish. If you are looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy asparagus and tomatoes, this tart is definitely worth trying.
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