These phyllo-crusted asparagus and feta tarts are so easy to make – the perfect starter for spring, brunch or lunch!
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Asparagus and feta tartlets with a phyllo crust
These phyllo-crusted asparagus and feta tarts taste as good as they look. At their peak in spring, the asparagus is flavorful and light after a quick roast and a dash of lemon juice. The feta adds a salty flavor, but goat cheese would work wonderfully too. If you’re looking for more individual spring tarts, you’ll also love these asparagus and caramelized onion tarts and layered potato cups with spring herbs and leeks.
How to cut asparagus
The most important thing when preparing asparagus is to break off the hard, woody end of each stem. For this tart recipe, cut off the top 1.5 inches of the asparagus and cut the remaining pieces into 1-inch pieces.
Is phyllo dough the same as puff pastry?
Phyllo pastry and puff pastry are not the same thing and should not be interchanged. Puff pastry is butterier and thicker than phyllo pastry. Phyllo is a very thin pastry that consists mainly of flour and water with very little fat. It can also be written “filo” and means “leaf” in Greek. Since phyllo doesn’t have a lot of fat, I spray each leaf with oil before cutting. Work quickly with the dough so it doesn’t dry out.
How to serve asparagus tartlets
One of these mini quiches would make a delicious starter or two, served with a salad, make a satisfying lunch.
How to warm up tarts
These individual asparagus cakes make large leftovers. To crisp the phyllo batter again, heat the leftovers in the oven until they have warmed up, and the phyllo is crispy.
Variations:
- Sub goat cheese for feta.
- If the asparagus is out of season, try zucchini.
- You can easily double this tart recipe if you need to feed more people.
More asparagus recipes you’ll love:
Asparagus and feta tartlets with a phyllo crust
Preparation time: 15th min
Cooking time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
These phyllo-crusted asparagus and feta tarts are so easy to make – the perfect starter for spring, brunch or lunch!
- 12th medium asparagus, about 4 ounces
- 2 Olive oil spray, shared, plus
- 2 Garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt-
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/3 Ounces Feta cheese, crumbled
- 6th tablespoon half and half
- 1 big egg
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 4th Phyllo leaves
Portion: 1Tartlets, Calories: 91kcal, Carbohydrates: 7.5G, Protein: 4.5G, Fat: 5G, Saturated fatty acids: 2.5G, Cholesterol: 73.5mg, Sodium: 170mg, Fiber: 0.5G, Sugar: 1.5G
Blue Smart Points: 2
Green Smart Points: 3
Purple Smart Points: 2
Keywords: Asparagus, asparagus starter
sent April 1, 2021 by Gina
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