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Asparagus with Cheese and Parma Ham Tart

Delicious spring tart with roasted asparagus and herbs
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: French
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Bundle Asparagus (the thin type)
  • 1/2 cup Gruyere Swiss Cheese, grated
  • 1/2 cup Basil leaves
  • 6 to 8 slices Parma or Prosciutto ham
  • 1 cup Arugula or watercress
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil to drizzle over top
  • 1/2 Lemon, juiced
  • 1 sheet Frozen Puff Pastry, thawed
  • Freshly ground Himalaya Salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Ground dry Herbes de Provence seasoning

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425F / 220 C
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
  3. Unfold the puff pastry and lay on the baking sheet. Prick the pastry all over with a fork. Brush with some olive oil and sprinkle with the dry Herbes de Provence. Sprinkle 1/4 cup basil leaves on top. Add a layer of grated Gruyere cheese. Add the asparagus in a layer on top of the cheese. Drizzle olive oil on top, add salt & pepper.
  4. Bake for around 25 to 30 minutes
  5. Meanwhile, mix the arugula, remaining basil leaves with the lemon juice and olive oil, season with salt and pepper
  6. When the tart is ready, add the parma or prosciutto ham on top and sprinkle the arugula/basil mixture on top.