Originally published in the July 2011 issue. Photo by Jim Norton.
Easy Asparagus and Goat Cheese Tarts
By Today's Parent8
PREP TIME
5 min
TOTAL TIME
30 min
Makes
8 tarts
Photo: Jim Norton
Good as a quick dinner or as an appetizer, puff pastry is the real hero here, allowing you to get these pretty tarts on the table (or platter) in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 medium red onion , cut into rings
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 450 g pkg puff pastry , thawed
- 240 g soft goat cheese
- 32 spears of asparagus , (approx. 2 bunches)
Instructions
In a skillet, cook onion in olive oil, until softened. Add balsamic vinegar and stir to coat; set aside. Cut puff pastry sheet into 8 equal squares. Spread about 2 tbsp soft goat cheese on each square, leaving a 1 in border. Line up asparagus spears (cut to fit, if necessary) over the cheese, then top off with a few onion rings. Bake in a 400°F oven until golden, 20–25 minutes. Drizzle with more balsamic vinegar before serving.
