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Asparagus Puff Pastry with Pesto

Asparagus Puff Pastry made with homemade pesto is a bright, veggie packed appetizer that doubles as a delightful brunch option as well!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 320kcal
Author: Nora Taylor

Ingredients

Easy pesto (or use store bought)

  • 2 cups packed fresh basil
  • 1/2 cup pine nuts or walnuts/cashews
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2-3 tablespoons water, as needed

The rest

  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • 1/2 cup easy pesto
  • 1 bunch asparagus, tough ends trimmed
  • olive oil spray, or drizzle
  • 1 cup whole or halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2-3/4 cup feta cheese I used Violife vegan feta
  • balsamic glaze, optional
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Instructions

Make the pesto

  • In a food processor or blender, add all pesto ingredients starting with 2 tablespoons of water, and process until quite smooth. Add more water as needed.
  • Set aside.

Assemble and bake

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Make sure the puff pastry is thawed, then use a rolling pin to gently roll it out to about an 11x14 inch rectangle. Transfer to the baking sheet and prick it all over with a fork.
  • Spread the pesto all over the puff pastry, leaving a 1 inch border around the edges. Place the asparagus on top of the pesto and spray lightly (or drizzle) with olive oil.
  • Place the cherry tomatoes on top of the asparagus, then sprinkle with feta cheese.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes until the crust is golden and puffy. Slice and serve with a drizzle of balsamic glaze, if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

  1. To make this even easier, you can use store bought pesto. I like Trader Joe's kale pesto in the refrigerated section. Fresh is definitely better tasting though.
  2. Follow package instructions for thawing puff pastry, you generally only want to thaw it at room temperature for 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1of 8 servings | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Sodium: 441mg | Potassium: 249mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1148IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 3mg