No veggies say Spring quite like asparagus and leeks. In this recipe, I combine this humble pair to create a gorgeous creamy asparagus and leek puff pastry tart.
Leeks and asparagus are a couple of my favourite seasonal ingredients. Leeks offer a gentle fragrance, while asparagus offers lovely texture.
They make great additions to all kinds of home-cooking. You can add them to soups, roast them, griddle them, caramelise them; or braise them in dairy-free cream as I have done with this recipe.
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What are the health benefits of asparagus and leek puff pastry?
Leeks offer a distinct flavour, somewhat like an onion though milder in taste. It makes sense given it’s from the allium family of foods which includes: Onions, Garlic, Chives, Leeks, Shallots and Scallions.
Here’s a fun fact – did you know the allium family of foods contain flavonoids that stimulate the production of glutathione. Glutathione is considered the liver’s most potent antioxidant. It provides the liver with excellent assistance to rid the body of toxins and carcinogens.
Like many common greens, asparagus is also low in calories and packed with essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
Both veggies offer you some valuable nutrition, then the seasoning, single vegan cream and puff pastry make it more exciting to eat.
How do you prepare leeks for this puff pastry recipe?
I’m always surprised to hear how many people are put off cooking with certain veggies merely by their appearance. Leeks are quite large and can appear intimidating to beginners in the kitchen. They do look a bit like GIANT spring onions, don’t they?
But they’re a friendly giant – trust me! Not forgetting their lovely flavour.
If you’re new to leeks, you’ll only want to use the tender white and light green parts, found at the lower half of the leek. You can chop or slice those parts before adding them to a recipe. Don’t forget to snip and discard the root end too. The outer greens, or the upper part of the leek, is much darker and tough and may not work for all leek recipes.
Also, due to their layers, it’s essential to thoroughly clean leeks before cooking with them.
How have you made this asparagus and leek puff pastry vegan?
Traditional homemade puff pastry requires butter, but you can easily sub this out for a dairy-free alternative. The Naturli vegan block would be perfect for this as it has a gorgeous buttery flavour – you can find this in Sainsbury’s (UK). However, Stork’s Original Baking Block (not their margarine) is also vegan
As much as I love to get into making pastry, sometimes I just can’t be arsed (lol). So, if you’re like me, and want a short-cut, then my favourite is the pre-made pastries by Jus-Rol as they’re ALL vegan!
Instead of dairy cream, I have used Alpro’s soy single cream. It works just as well, tastes incredible and cuts out a tonne of saturated fat in comparison to usual dairy.
Mate, you honestly wouldn’t think twice about this being vegan. If you’re craving something comforting, creamy and tasty, then this one’s for you. A slice of this and a nice glass of vino in the garden’s sun wouldn’t go amiss ey?
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EASY, CREAMY Asparagus & Leek Puff Pastry Tart
Fancy a slice of heaven? Here is a quick and easy creamy asparagus and leek puff pastry tart.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic puree or 2 cloves crushed
- 1 tbsp/ small handful of chopped fresh parsley (you can use dried)
- 1 large knob (25g) of Naturli vegan block
- 350g of asparagus washed and trimmed
- 1 large leek, trimmed and sliced
- sea salt
- black pepper
- 1 x 252g carton of Alpro Single Soy Cream
- 1 tbsp free from green pesto
- 1 x vegan roll of pre-made puff pastry
Instructions
- Pre-heat your oven to 180C and wash your leeks and asparagus. Then place a large pan on medium heat.
- Add the olive oil, garlic, fresh parsley and vegan butter to the pan. Allow these ingredients to fry for a few minutes, stirring occasionally until the butter is melted. Meanwhile, slice your leeks and trim your asparagus.
- Then add your asparagus and leeks to the pan. Crank up the heat and toss them lightly, as you would do for a stir fry, to ensure an even coating of butter. When the leeks begin to soften, lower the heat.
- Next, sprinkle over a generous pinch of sea salt and a good grinding of black pepper. Followed by vegan cream and free from green pesto. Combine well and allow to cook for a further 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, unroll your puff pastry sheet onto a baking tray, keeping it on the baking paper it comes with.
- Spread the pan ingredients over the puff pastry sheet leaving a few centimetres around the edge. The length of the asparagus should fit the width of the puff pastry nicely (as pictured).
- Bake the puff pastry on a middle shelf for 20-25 minutes until golden. Enjoy!
Notes
Allergens: Wheat, soy
Use gluten-free pastry and alternative vegan cream.
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