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Cheesy Asparagus Puff Pastry Tart with Irish Bacon

Cheesy Asparagus Puff Pastry Tart with Irish Bacon

with leek and thyme
Calories
980 kcal
Protein
33.6g protein
Total
35 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Wheat
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Milk
  • Sulphites
  • Milk
  • May contain traces of allergens
Serving amount

100 grams

Asparagus

1 unit(s)

Puff Pastry

(Contains: Wheat, Cereals containing gluten May be present: Milk)

50 grams

Cream Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

2 unit(s)

Leek

5 grams

Thyme

20 grams

Grated Italian Style Hard Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

1 sachet(s)

Garlic & Herbs

40 grams

Salad Leaves

1 sachet(s)

Balsamic Glaze

(Contains: Sulphites)

100 grams

Irish Bacon Lardons

Not included in your delivery

to taste

Salt

to taste

Pepper

to taste

Oil

2 unit(s)

Egg

to taste

Butter

Energy (kJ)4101 kJ
Energy (kcal)980 kcal
Fat55.6 g
of which saturates10 g
Carbohydrate84.4 g
of which sugars14.1 g
Dietary Fiber58.7 g
Protein33.6 g
Cholesterol7.2 mg
Salt5.5 g
Trans Fat0.3 g
Potassium592 mg
Calcium117.5 mg
Iron1.2 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region. Nutrition for uncooked ingredients based on 2 person recipe, excludes Pantry Items.

Cooking steps

Get Prepped
1
  • Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7.
  • Trim the dark green leafy part from the leek then thinly slice widthways.
  • Pick the thyme leaves and roughly chop (discard the stalks).
  • Trim the bottom 2cm from the asparagus and discard.
Fry the Leek
2
  • Place a pan over medium heat with 2 tbsp butter (per 2P).
  • Once melted, add the leek then season with garlic and herbs seasoning, thyme, salt and pepper.  
  • Cook until softened and coated in butter, 8-10 mins.
  • Add the bacon for the final 5-7 mins. IMPORTANT: Wash hands and equipment after handling raw meat. Cook bacon thoroughly.
Make the Tart Filling
3
  • Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, beat 2 eggs (per 2P).
  • Add the cream cheese and Italian cheese, stirring to combine.
  • Season with salt and pepper. Add the cooked leeks to the mixture.
Start the Tart
4
  • Line an oven dish with baking paper. 
  • Lay the puff pastry over the bottom of the dish, making sure it reaches above the sides. Prick it all over with a fork.
  • Fill the pastry with the leek and egg mixture. Top the mixture with asparagus.
Bake the Tart
5
  • Bake the tart until pastry is puffed and golden, 25-30 mins.
Finish and Serve
6
  • Divide the asparagus tart between plates.
  • Serve the salad leaves alongisde with the balsamic glaze drizzled over.