Asparagus Leek Tart Recipe

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Asparagus Leek Tart
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Directions:

  1. To Make the Crust.
  2. Place flour in a large bowl and cut in butter with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Add ice water 1 Tbs. at a time, tossing with a fork just until mixture begins to hold together.
  4. Gather into a ball and flatten into a thick disk, wrap tightly with plastic and place in freezer for 15 minutes.
  5. Remove and flour surface and roll out into a 12-inch circle and fit into a 9-inch tart pan. Press against sides of pan to form a 1/4-inch rim above the side of the pan; cover and place in freezer for 15 minutes.
  6. Remove from freezer and line with foil and place 1 pound dried beans in bottom. Bake at 425 degrees F. and bake 12 minutes Remove foil and beans and bake 15 minutes until golden. Cool Completely.
  7. Filling.
  8. Spread asparagus on a large cookie sheet and drizzle with olive oil, roast at 425 degrees F. shaking well at least once 1/2 way through (about 10 mins.) until they are tender. Cool and transfer to a plate.
  9. In a large skillet over med.-high heat saute leeks, garlic, dill and pepper until softened (about 5-7 mins.) Transfer to a small bowl and cool.
  10. In a med. bowl, whisk together cream, eggs, and leek mixture and pour into crust. Arrange asparagus on top of cream mixture and sprinkle with cheese.
  11. Bake at 425 degrees F. until filling is set and golden on top. (about 30 mins). Cool on a wire rack for 30 minutes and serve warm or at room temperature.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 669.95 Kcal (2805 kJ)
Calories from fat 400.66 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 44.52g 68%
Cholesterol 215.05mg 72%
Sodium 166.7mg 7%
Potassium 478.52mg 10%
Total Carbs 50.07g 17%
Sugars 6.12g 24%
Dietary Fiber 4.77g 19%
Protein 19.19g 38%
Vitamin C 17.8mg 30%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 8%
Iron 4.5mg 25%
Calcium 397.1mg 40%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 201.78 Kcal (845 kJ)
Calories from fat 120.67 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.41g 68%
Cholesterol 64.77mg 72%
Sodium 50.21mg 7%
Potassium 144.12mg 10%
Total Carbs 15.08g 17%
Sugars 1.84g 24%
Dietary Fiber 1.44g 19%
Protein 5.78g 38%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 30%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 8%
Iron 1.3mg 25%
Calcium 119.6mg 40%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 16.3
    Points
  • 18
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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