Green asparagus in puff pastry with feta cheese and honey
A sophisticated vegetarian dish in which green asparagus and spicy feta cheese are baked in crispy puff pastry and refined with a touch of honey. The harmonious combination of savory and sweet flavors is ideally complemented by a Viognier wine.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Main course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 2 People
Calories 560 kcal
1 Baking tray
1 Baking paper
1 Knife
1 Chopping board
1 Pastry brush
For the puff pastry pockets:
- 1 Roll of puff pastry
- 250 g green asparagus
- 150 g Sheep's cheese
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 1 Egg yolk
- 1 Tbsp milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Puff pastry pockets:
Roll out the puff pastry and cut into 4 equal rectangles.
Wash the green asparagus, remove the woody ends and cut into bite-sized pieces.
Crumble the feta cheese.
Place a few pieces of asparagus and feta cheese on each puff pastry rectangle.
Drizzle with honey and season with salt and pepper.
Brush the edges of the puff pastry rectangles with whisked egg yolk and milk.
Fold the puff pastry into pockets and press the edges down firmly.
Place the pockets on the prepared baking tray and brush with the remaining egg yolk and milk mixture.
Bake in the preheated oven for approx. 25 minutes until golden brown.
Recommended side dishes:
Rocket salad with balsamic dressing
Baked potatoes with rosemary
Tomato and olive salad with red onions
Calories: 560kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 18gFat: 35g
Keyword Asparagus, Honey, Puff pastry, Sheep's cheese, Spring, Vegetarian, Viognier