Spear show

The British asparagus season is now underway but it only lasts until the third week in June so why not try a delicious recipes from this versatile veg.

2022-04-30 - ■ Recipes courtesy of www.britishasparagus.com.

British Asparagus, Tomato and Goat’s Cheese Tart Serves 4

Ingredients

• 375g pack fresh ready-rolled puff pastry

• 120g sundried tomato paste

• 1 bunch asparagus washed and trimmed

• 150g soft goat’s cheese

• Olive oil

• Fresh basil leaves to serve

METHOD

Preheat the oven to 190C.

Unroll the puff pastry and cut into four equal rectangles. Score a 1cm border around the edge.

Spread the sundried tomato paste over the centre of the pastry, top with the asparagus spears and dot all over with the goat’s cheese.

Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Serve with a few fresh basil leaves on top.