Best Asparagus Spinach Torte Recipes

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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.

WARM ASPARAGUS SPINACH SALAD



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Spinach, cashews and pasta are mixed with roasted asparagus in this delightful spring salad. The mixture is topped with a light vinaigrette, seasoned with soy sauce and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese. I've used this recipe many times. -Kathleen Lucas Trumbull, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 14-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup olive oil, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 pounds uncooked penne pasta
3/4 cup chopped green onions
6 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1 cup coarsely chopped cashews
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place asparagus in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil; sprinkle with salt. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring every 10 minutes. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain., In a blender, combine the onions, vinegar and soy sauce; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add the remaining oil in a steady steam., In a large salad bowl, combine the pasta, spinach and asparagus. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cashews and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 263mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

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 AND SPINACH FRITTATA



Asparagus and Spinach Frittata image

Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 leeks, whites only, thinly sliced
8 large eggs, beaten
2 cups cooked spinach
1 cup blanched asparagus tips
4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, sliced into chiffonade (thin strips)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Nonstick cooking spray
1/4 cup dried breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the leeks and saute for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and cool completely.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs and sauteed leeks with the spinach, asparagus, goat cheese, basil, Parmesan, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Mix well.
  • Spray a 9-inch nonstick cake pan or springform pan with nonstick cooking spray. Add the breadcrumbs and shake to evenly coat the pan. Pour the egg mixture into the pan.
  • Bake until solid and a toothpick comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 5 minutes.
  • Invert the frittata onto a plate and then flip, right-side up, onto a serving plate, or remove the sides of the springform pan and transfer to a serving plate.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.

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.

SAUTEED SESAME SPINACH WITH ASPARAGUS



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Serve this delicious spinach recipe from Repast restaurant's Joe Truex with his Repast-Style Crab Cakes for an unforgettable meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon Asian sesame oil
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, ribs removed, and julienned
1/2 cup small oyster or maitake mushrooms, cleaned
1 bunch medium asparagus tips (about 2 inches long), halved lengthwise
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup packed baby spinach, washed and dried
1 tablespoon black sesame seeds, toasted and ground
Lime wedges, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat sesame oil, olive oil, and garlic in a medium skillet over high heat until garlic starts to brown, about 1 minute. Add pepper, mushrooms, and asparagus. Cook, stirring, until tender, 2 to 3 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
  • Add spinach and continue cooking until slightly wilted. Sprinkle vegetables with sesame seeds and serve immediately, garnished with lime wedges.

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 & SPINACH TORTE



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Categories     Egg     Vegetable

Yield 4-6 people

Number Of Ingredients 13

Filling:
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
2 large eggs
Salt and pepper
4 oz spinach leaves, washed and chopped
1 cup chopped asparagus tips
2 Tbsp snipped chives
2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
Crust:
1 cup whole-wheat flour
1/4 cup water
3 Tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp salt

Steps:

  • # Preheat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, combine all crust ingredients until they come together. Knead briefly, then press into a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom or pie tin. # In medium bowl, whisk ricotta, eggs, salt, and pepper; set aside. # Add washed, wet spinach to large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook about 3 minutes, until wilted, stirring. Stir in asparagus; cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly. # Add vegetables and chives to ricotta mixture; stir to combine. Pour into prepared crust. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 30 to 35 minutes, until crust is golden and filling is firm. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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