It is tough to think of a better lunch on a spring day than a beautiful crispy, golden puff pastry filled with roasted vegetables, asparagus and creamy queso fresco. This tart was absolutely delicious, we all loved it! It would be great for brunch too.
Serve with a green salad on the side. I hope you enjoy it.
Ingredients
(4-6 servings)
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 6 asparagus, cut into about 1-inch pieces
- 1 1/2 cups queso fresco
- Salt and pepper
Roasted Vegetables:
Olive oil
Salt and pepper
1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
1/2 orange pepper, sliced
1/2 yellow pepper, sliced
1/3 cup onion, sliced
1 beaten egg
Directions
- Vegetables:
- Pre-heated the oven to 350° F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the sliced vegetables on the baking sheet and drizzle with the olive oil. Add the thyme and season with salt and pepper.
- Place in the oven and bake for 35 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked. Let it cool.
- To make the tart:
- Preheat the oven to 400 F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the puff pastry on the baking sheet. Using your fingers, spread the queso fresco on top of the pastry, leaving about 1 inch border.
- Sprinkle the roasted vegetables and asparagus on top of the cheese. Season with salt and pepper. brush the edge of the tart with the egg.
- Bake for about 25 to 30 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown. Serve it with a green salad on the side.
Belinda @zomppa says
Sophisticated too! Love the use of puff pastry.
Lori says
I just love it when a tart goes savory. This one is beautiful with all these summer veggie flavors.
Ivy says
The tart looks amazing. Love puff pastry.
Chris says
Oh freaking yum! And how colorful is that, it belongs on the cover of a cookbook, Erica. I can’t believe how easy this is, a perfect appetizer for a party.
Barbara says
That looks delicious, Erica. Don’t you love working with puff pastry? It makes things so very elegant and the packaged PP is really quite good.
Faith says
I love making tarts out of puff pastry! Very pretty and delicious! 🙂
Rachana says
What a gorgeous looking tart! So refreshing and delicious 🙂
Simply Life says
YUUUUUM! This looks soooo good!
Baking is my Zen says
Great idea! Will use it! Printing away 🙂
Carmen
Lyndsey says
I love using puff pastry for veggie tarts. Yours looks fantastic! Perfect for this weekend!
girlichef says
Oh man, that is so sexy!! I totally want to make one of these beauties!
Erica says
Thank you all for the comments! This tart was absolutely delicious 🙂
Lori Lynn says
I whole-heartedly agree. That is gorgeous, and I bet it tasted as good as it looks.
LL
grace says
what a pretty tart, so full of garden bounty! i love the luscious cheese, too–very nice!
Joanne says
You have no idea how appealing this looks! I would love a huge slice!
Sarah Naveen says
gotta try this..looks so yummooo
Angie says
Love this recipe and your photo is amazing!
tasteofbeirut says
This is such a wonderful tarte to serve for a lunch in this heat! Plus, it looks so good, very elegant.
norma says
Theseare always great for a party. I live this version very much. Great photograph
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Erica says
Thank you guys 😉 Wonderful comments!
Aparna says
Have to agree with you wholeheartedly. It looks so good and love all the vegetables and cheese in it.
Oysterculture says
What a beautiful looking tart so sunny, colorful and tasty looking. It is just amazing looking.