Asparagus in Puff Pastry

In the spring, I always look forward to the asparagus season. I enjoy all varieties of asparagus. Green, wild, purple, and white are all delicious. While all types are healthy, I particularly love the green variety because it requires little to no peeling when preparing it. Have you ever tried pairing it with puff pastry for a delicious combination? It is super tasty, easy to make and looks fantastic. Surprise your guests at the next dinner with asparagus in puff pastry as a delicious starter!

Ingredients for making Asparagus in Puff Pastry:

• Green asparagus
• Ready-made rolled puff pastry
• Green pesto
• Vegan cream
• Salt

Fresh, green asparagus is the star of this dish. Additionally, we only need store-bought puff pastry, green pesto, vegan cream, and some salt to season. Regarding the pesto, I went with a simple store-bought pesto today. If you want to take this dish to the next level, you can try it with a delicious homemade mixed herb pesto or even a seasonal wild garlic pesto.

Asparagus can make a fantastic addition to one’s diet: it is a fibrous vegetable and rich in minerals, such as vitamins A, C, and folic acid. It may support a healthy gut and lower blood pressure.

How to make Asparagus in Puff Pastry:

Firstly, take the puff pastry out of the refrigerator 10 minutes before use to allow it to warm up and to prevent it from breaking when rolled out.

Secondly, preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F).

Then we wash the asparagus and dry it with a kitchen towel.

If you want to avoid any woody pieces, cut off the bottom end generously. Otherwise, peel them in the lower third and then cut off the dry bottom ends.

Wrap the Puff Pastry around the Asparagus:

To get started, we roll out the puff pastry and spread it generously with the green pesto so that it is evenly covered.

Next, use a knife or dough cutter to slice the dough into long strips from the short side. I like thinner strips, around 2 cm (0.8 inches), it allows the green of the asparagus to show through when wrapped.

Take two or three asparagus spears and wrap them with strips of puff pastry. Place them on a baking tray.

Once all the asparagus is wrapped, coat the top of the pastry with vegan cream and sprinkle it with a pinch of salt.

Bake them in the oven at 200°C (390°F) for 15-20 minutes.

Serving Suggestions:

Asparagus should be processed as fresh as possible. If storing, wrap the bunch in a damp towel and refrigerate for up to three days.

The dish is best served fresh from the oven! Keep in mind that puff pastry loses its crunch if stored for too long, so I’d recommend consuming the asparagus in puff pastry on the same day.

I made a cucumber yogurt with garlic as a side dish (recipe to follow). You can also try my simple vegan cream cheese or vegan beet cream cheese as a colorful and tasty accompaniment to this spring dish.

I hope you enjoyed this asparagus in puff pastry recipe. Let me know what you think in the comments below!

Some Recipe Suggestions:

• Puff pastry carrots
• Vegan pesto pinwheels
• Oven roasted vegetables
• Fantastic smooth hummus
• Vegan quiche
• Vegan Chioggia beet recipe

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