Best 13 Asparagus Torta Recipes

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Asparagus torta is a delightful Italian dish that combines the flavors of asparagus, cheese, and eggs into a savory and satisfying meal. This classic recipe is a staple in many Italian households and is often served as a main course or as part of a buffet. Whether you're looking for a light lunch or a hearty dinner, asparagus torta is sure to impress with its combination of flavors and textures.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

ASPARAGUS TORTE



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Love this in the early spring months when asparagus is so readily available. Makes a great side dish. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Provided by Donna Rayevich

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles

Time 1h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

cooking spray
3 cups chopped fresh asparagus, or more to taste
1 onion, chopped
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
½ cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
2 tablespoons water
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Mix asparagus, onion, flour, Parmesan cheese, and parsley together in a bowl.
  • Whisk 1/2 cup vegetable oil, eggs, water, salt, and pepper together in a separate bowl; pour over asparagus mixture. Stir asparagus mixture until well combined; spread in the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted into the center of the torte comes out clean, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.3 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Cholesterol 81.4 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 153.1 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

ASPARAGUS TORTA



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Make and share this Asparagus Torta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ndnponi

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h5m

Yield 9 squares, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs asparagus, cleaned and trimmed
6 eggs
1 tablespoon virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 tablespoons virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven 375 degrees.
  • Oil bottom and sides of 8x8x2 pan with 2 Tbsp olive oil.
  • Cook asparagus until tender & let cool.
  • Cut asparagus into small pieces.
  • Beat eggs with 1 Tbsp olive oil, add asparagus, salt & pepper, mix well.
  • Pour into prepared pan & drizzle a little olive oil on top.
  • Bake approximately 45 minute.
  • Should be nice & brown, Cool & cut into squares to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.9, Fat 19.7, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 317.6, Sodium 1246.1, Carbohydrate 30.5, Fiber 6, Sugar 5.2, Protein 19.1

ASPARAGUS AND CHEESE TART



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound asparagus, trimmed
1 sheet frozen puff pastry (about 1/2 pound), thawed
All-purpose flour, for dusting
1 cup grated fontina cheese (about 3 ounces)
1 cup grated comte or gruyere cheese (about 3 ounces)
1 tablespoon minced shallot
2 large egg yolks
3 tablespoons whole milk
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

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.

CHEESY ASPARAGUS TART



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tablespoons salted butter
2 large leeks, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
One 14-ounce package refrigerated rolled pie dough (2 crusts)
2 cups grated fontina cheese
1 cup ricotta
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
12 ounces asparagus, trimmed and chopped into 1-inch pieces
1 large egg

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the butter. When the butter has melted, add the leeks, then sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden brown around the edges, 8 to 10 minutes. Set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Unroll the two pie crusts and lay on a sheet pan so that the pieces overlap slightly. Trim the edges of the pastry where it rides up the sides of the sheet pan and press these trimmings into the bare areas so that you are left with a 10-by-16-inch pastry rectangle.
  • Sprinkle over the fontina, leaving a 1-inch border, then top with the leeks. Dollop on the ricotta. Scatter the thyme and asparagus pieces over the ricotta and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Fold the uncovered pastry edge inwards to make a 1/2-inch border all the way around the tart, in the style of a galette.
  • Whisk the egg with a splash of water in a small bowl. Brush it all around the pastry edge.
  • Bake the tart until it is a deep golden brown, 15 to 18 minutes. (If the crust is browning too fast, reduce the heat to 425 degrees F.)
  • Remove the tart from the oven, then allow it to sit for 5 minutes. Cut into pieces and serve.

ASPARAGUS AND PROSCIUTTO RUSTIC TART



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Easy but impressive, this cheesy rustic tart topped with prosciutto and asparagus spears will make you look like a pro, but only we'll know that anyone can make it.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box
1 lb fresh asparagus spears (about 21, medium thickness), trimmed to 7 inches
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz)
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 egg
1 package (3 oz) thinly sliced prosciutto, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch strips
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450°F. On lightly floured surface, unroll and stack pie crusts one on top of the other. Roll to 17x12-inch rectangle. Place on ungreased 18x13-inch baking pan.
  • In large bowl, toss asparagus in oil, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Set aside.
  • In medium bowl, stir together mozzarella cheese, cream cheese, 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese, the sour cream, garlic, egg, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Spread cheese mixture evenly onto pie crust, leaving 1 1/2-inch border around edge. Arrange prosciutto strips on top of cheese mixture. Arrange asparagus, alternating tips to bottoms, on top of prosciutto. Fold edge of pie crust over filling all around, leaving asparagus uncovered.
  • In small bowl, use whisk to beat egg yolk and water. Brush edges of crust with egg yolk mixture, and sprinkle with remaining 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. Bake 19 to 24 minutes or until edges are golden brown and asparagus is tender. Cool 15 minutes on pan on cooling rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 1 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 790 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1/2 g

ASPARAGUS-PARMESAN TART



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Store-bought puff pastry makes easy work of this seasonal tart recipe from "Martha Stewart's Dinner at Home." For the most flavorful (and flaky) results, look for all-butter brands of frozen puff pastry, such as Dufour. Follow this dish withShrimp in Saffron Broth and Apricot-Almond Ice Cream Sandwiches for a quick spring meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 sheet (14 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed
All-purpose flour, for dusting
1 large egg, well beaten
10 medium asparagus spears, tough ends trimmed, shaved into thin strips using a vegetable peeler
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Roll out dough on a lightly floured work surface, just until creases are smooth. Trim dough to a 10-inch square. Lightly score a 1/2-inch border around dough. Brush off excess flour and transfer dough to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze 15 minutes.
  • Brush border of dough with the beaten egg. Bake until puffed and starting to brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Toss asparagus with the oil, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Remove tart shell from oven and press down on the center with a spatula. Arrange asparagus on top. Bake until asparagus is crisp-tender, about 8 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle cheese evenly on top. Bake until cheese is melted, about 4 minutes more. Let cool on a wire rack 5 minutes before slicing into squares.

ASPARAGUS GRUYERE TART



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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

Flour, for work surface
1 sheet frozen puff pastry
5 1/2 ounces (2 cups) Gruyere cheese, shredded
1 1/2 pounds medium or thick asparagus
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper

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.

ASPARAGUS, GOAT CHEESE AND TARRAGON TART



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Because you don't have to make your own crust, this gorgeous asparagus-striped tart is so easy it almost feels like cheating. But it's not. It's just simple yet stunning, effortlessly chic and company-ready. As there are so few ingredients in this recipe that each one makes an impact, be sure to buy a good all-butter brand of puff pastry. If you can manage to serve this tart warm, within an hour of baking, it will be at its absolute best, with crisp pastry that shatters into buttery bits when you bite down and still-runny cheese. But it's also excellent a few hours later, should you want to get all your baking done before your guests arrive. If tarragon isn't your favorite herb, you can use chives, basil or mint instead. And if you can manage to trim all the asparagus to the same length, this tart will be especially neat and orderly looking.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     weekday, pies and tarts, appetizer

Time 1h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup goat cheese, at room temperature (4 ounces)
1 large egg, lightly beaten, at room temperature
1 large garlic clove, finely grated or minced
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon leaves, plus more for serving
1/2 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more for sprinkling
Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
1 cup crème fraîche, at room temperature (8 ounces)
All-purpose flour, for dusting the work surface
1 sheet or square all-butter puff pastry, thawed if frozen (about 9 to 14 ounces; brands vary)
8 ounces thin asparagus, woody ends trimmed
Extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
Freshly ground black pepper
Red-pepper flakes (optional)
1 1/2 ounces Parmesan, shaved with a vegetable peeler (about 1/2 cup)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees. In a medium bowl, use a fork or a wooden spoon to mash together the goat cheese, egg, garlic, tarragon, lemon zest, salt and nutmeg until smooth. Switch to a whisk and beat in the crème fraîche until smooth.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out puff pastry into a 13-by-11-inch rectangle about 1/8-inch thick. Transfer the dough to a parchment-lined cookie sheet. With a sharp knife, lightly score a 1/2-inch border around the edges of the puff pastry.
  • Spread the crème fraîche mixture evenly inside the scored border. Line up the asparagus spears on top, and brush them with olive oil. Sprinkle some salt and the grated Parmesan over the asparagus.
  • Bake until the pastry is puffed and golden, 25 to 30 minutes. Let it cool on the cookie sheet for at least 15 minutes or up to 4 hours before serving. Then sprinkle black pepper, red-pepper flakes (if using), the shaved Parmesan and tarragon leaves. Drizzle a little oil on top.

FONTINA ASPARAGUS TART



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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

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
2 cups shredded fontina cheese
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

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.

ASPARAGUS & CHEESE TART



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Bring together seasonal British flavours in this springtime quiche

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Buffet, Lunch, Main course

Time 1h40m

Yield Cuts into 8 slices

Number Of Ingredients 7

140g plain flour
85g butter , cubed
85g cheddar (such as Montgomery or vegetarian alternative), or other hard cheese, finely grated
5 eggs
175ml milk
100g cheddar (such as Montgomery or vegetarian alternative), or other hard cheese, grated
300g asparagus , trimmed and cut in half lengthways

Steps:

  • Put the flour in a bowl, add the butter to the flour and rub in with your fingertips until it resembles breadcrumbs. Add the grated cheddar into the pastry and mix. Add 3 tbsp cold water and mix until the pastry forms a ball. Wrap in cling film and chill for 5 mins. Butter a 20 x 6cm deep loose-bottom tart tin, or a 35 x 12cm rectangular tart tin.
  • Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Lightly dust the work surface with flour, roll out the pastry and line the tin. Chill in the freezer for 20 mins, then line the pastry case with baking paper, fill with beans and cook for 15 mins. Remove the beans and paper, then return the pastry case to the oven for 10 mins.
  • Crack the eggs into a jug, whisk, then add the milk and whisk again. Sprinkle half the grated cheese over the pastry case, then add the asparagus, egg mix and remaining cheese (if using a rectangular tin, you may not need all the mixture, so add it gradually). Bake in the lower half of the oven for 30-35 mins or until the egg mix is set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 24 grams fat, SaturatedFat 12 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 16 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 14 grams protein, Sodium 1 milligram of sodium

ASPARAGUS TART



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, appetizer

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Unbaked pastry for a 9-inch tart shell
2 tablespoons sweet butter
1/4 cup chopped onions
4 to 5 medium asparagus spears
1 tablespoon minced chives
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups half and half
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

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.

WONDERFUL ASPARAGUS TORTA



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This looked so nice on the table and tasted amazing. I did use the prosciutto, but you can go without it, but it adds a very nice flavor to the dish.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Vegetable

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 lbs fresh asparagus
2 tablespoons softened butter
10 slices dense white bread
6 egg yolks
1 1/2 cups cream or 1 1/2 cups milk
pepper
nutmeg
8 ounces good quality Fontina cheese, thinly sliced
19 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto (optional) or 19 ounces black forest ham (optional)

Steps:

  • Trim the tough ends from the asparagus, lay it in a stainless saute pan, pour over 1/2 inch boiling water, add 1/2 teaspoons salt, cover and place over medium high.
  • Let simmer until the asparagus is tender when pierced with a fork.
  • Remove and let cool on paper towels.
  • Generously butter a 14-inch pizza pan, or flat baking dish.
  • Remove the crusts from the bread and arrange the slices all over the bottom of the pan.
  • Lay the prosciutto or black forest ham on top of the bread.
  • In a small bowl, mix the yolks and cream with pepper and nutmeg.
  • Pour this over the bread.
  • Place over this a thin layer of fontina.
  • Bake the torta in a preheated 350 degree oven for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the torta from the oven, and arrange the asparagus over the cheese layer, in a spoke fashion.
  • Top with the remaining fontina.
  • At this point, the torta may sit at room temperature for 2 to 3 hours.
  • When ready to serve, return the torta to a preheated 350 degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden.
  • Makes 8 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420.8, Fat 29.8, SaturatedFat 17.3, Cholesterol 231.9, Sodium 484.2, Carbohydrate 24.6, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 5.1, Protein 16.2

CHEF JOHN'S ASPARAGUS TART



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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

1 6x9-inch sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
6 spears fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 ½ teaspoons creme fraiche
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, or to taste

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

Tips:

  • To select the freshest asparagus, look for firm, straight stalks with tightly closed tips.
  • If you can't find fresh asparagus, you can use frozen asparagus. Just thaw it before using.
  • To make sure the torta is cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, the torta is done.
  • Let the torta cool slightly before serving. This will make it easier to slice.
  • Serve the torta warm or at room temperature. It can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish.

Conclusion:

Asparagus torta is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover asparagus. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is sure to become a favorite. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy asparagus, give this torta a try!

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