Springtime Asparagus Tart

by | Mar 27, 2013 | Breakfast | 90 comments

Springtime Asparagus Tart

 

This week I was challenged by my friend to “veganize” Martha Stewart’s Asparagus Tart.  It was so beautiful I couldn’t wait!  Martha uses gruyere cheese in hers, but I decided to make a vegan bechamel sauce for mine.  It created a nice creamy flavor without all the dairy.  And you might be thinking to yourself, puff pastry is vegan??  Well, yes, you can make your own puff pastry from scratch using Earth Balance butter as a replacer OR Pepperidge Farm frozen puff pastry is actually vegan(!)  So give this recipe a try, it would be a perfect for Easter or a fabulous Sunday brunch 🙂 Enjoy!

Springtime Asparagus Tart

Serves 8

1 sheet of frozen puff pastry (or homemade)

1 1/2 cups vegan bechamel sauce

20-22 asparagus spears

salt and pepper to taste

vegan bechamel sauce:

3 tbsp. Earth Balance butter

2 tbsp. flour

2 cups plain almond milk

a pinch of salt

a dash of nutmeg

In a medium saucepan, heat the butter over medium-low heat until melted.  Add the flour and stir until smooth.  Over medium heat, cook until the mixture turns a light, golden sandy color, about 6 to 7 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat the almond milk in a separate pan until just about to boil.  Add the hot milk to the butter mixture 1 cup at a time, whisking continuously until very smooth.  Bring to a boil.  Cook 10 minutes, stirring constantly, then remove from heat. Season with salt and nutmeg, and set aside until ready to use.

For the Tart:

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.

On a floured surface, lay out the puff pastry and roll to rectangle shape approximately 16 X 10.  Place the pastry on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet.  Lightly score the dough 1 inch from the edges to create a frame.  Using a fork, pierce the dough in the center of the frame to prevent bubbles.  Bake for 7 minutes.

Remove from the oven and spread bechamel sauce in the center frame.  Lay the asparagus (trimmed to fit) on top and sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper.  Bake for 15 minutes or until asparagus is tender.  Serve warm or at room temperature.

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90 Comments

  2. Kristen
    Kristen on March 27, 2013 at 9:58 am

    I love this- so pretty and I love asparagus. It would be perfect for Easter brunch, I might just have to make it! 🙂

  3. Mac Read
    Mac Read on April 2, 2013 at 5:17 am

    WOW!! This is very yummy veganize asparagus tart dish, I would like to taste this dish a small bite…

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    site on September 22, 2016 at 12:01 pm

    look a like great!
    i will cook it today hehe

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    site on January 21, 2017 at 10:21 am

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  18. Ester
    Ester on March 26, 2017 at 3:10 am

    I loved your post! Thank you for sharing this valuable Content.

  23. Joan
    Joan on May 13, 2017 at 6:04 am

    I love asparagus! I’ll make your recipe and come back to tell you how it was!

  27. Flavia
    Flavia on July 27, 2017 at 7:46 am

    Loved the recipe! Veganize life is the way ! Lets cook and eat!

  37. Luiza
    Luiza on September 10, 2017 at 5:35 am

    It seems to be delicious, I’ll do it. I hope my family likes this recipe.

  42. Renata
    Renata on October 23, 2017 at 1:15 pm

    I loved this recipe, I can not wait to do it, I’m sure it will be delicious, because I love asparagus.
    I hope you keep posting wonderful recipes like this.

  63. Mariana
    Mariana on February 12, 2018 at 3:52 pm

    I am thinking about registering myself in a cooking class! 🙂

  64. Maria
    Maria on February 13, 2018 at 9:42 am

    Maravilhosas suas receitas, obrigada por compartilhar!

  68. joao vieira
    joao vieira on February 25, 2018 at 2:43 pm

    I’ll confess i dont like Aspargus.

    Hope my son doesn’t read this on the future haha

  86. Angela
    Angela on October 22, 2018 at 4:51 pm

    So delicious! I’m going to do this Wednesday for my husband, thank you!

  90. Thalita
    Thalita on November 27, 2018 at 4:38 am

    I loved your recipe! I’m going to take advantage of the holidays to surprise the family!

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