Asparagus Pâte feuilletée with Scallions and Goat’s Feta Cheese

Asparagus is effortlessly elegant. No matter how you cook it or serve it, this legume has a refined quality that transforms your dish into instant gourmet status. Just like a Chanel bag makes you look instantly chic.

Put together this appetizer at your next gathering for a sophisticated touch or better yet, treat yourself to healthy, light lunch you can relish in. Thankfully, a luxurious dish doesn't have to cost as much as a Chanel purse.

Asparagus Pâte feuilletée with Scallions and Goat’s Feta Cheese

Ingredients:

1 sheet of puff pastry

1 bunch of asparagus (about 1lb), bottoms removed

*

1 bunch of scallions, thinly sliced

1 garlic clove, thinly sliced

Olive oil

Kosher salt

Black pepper

1 tsp of herbes de provence

3 tb goat’s feta cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400F. Roll out puff pastry on floured surface into an 8 x 12 inch rectangle.  Trim uneven edges and lightly fold over sides to make a 1-inch border. Lightly press the middle in with your fingers. Bake until lightly golden, about 15 minutes.
  2. In a bowl, mix the asparagus, scallions, olive oil, and spices.
  3. Heat a grill pan on medium heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Sautee the garlic until it browns slightly, and add the asparagus mixture. Let it cook through, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Remove pastry from oven and lay asparagus spears crosswise, alternating sides into the hollow middle. Bake another 5-10 mins.
  5. Coarsely sprinkle feta cheese on top while still hot. Garnish with thinly sliced lemon strips.

* Asparagus must be checked for bugs. Some people remove the tips.

 (You easily make this parve, by omitting the cheese.)

I actually had a chance to develop this recipe myself for a cookbook

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