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Turn left-over asparagus into this easy to make egg tart. This recipe combines the buttery sweet flavor of asparagus with a tart and tangy herbed goat cheese. More eggs and less milk separates this recipe from a custardy quiche; while the crust means it is not an eggy frittata. Simply put an egg tart has the crust of a quiche with the texture of a frittata. For a heartier meal pair with soup, salad or both.

Ingredients:

  • 10 spears asparagus, cooked
  • 6-8 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 4 ounces herbed goat cheese or your favorite cheese
  • 1 pie crust, ready made
  • salt & pepper, to taste
Main Ingredient(s): Asparagus

Steps:

  • Left-over cooked asparagus is perfect for this dish. If none is available, prepare asparagus using our recipe for Simple Sautéed Asparagus, let cool.

  • Pre-heat oven to 350°F.

  • Line a square baking pan (8X8) with parchment paper and then fit with a single pre-made refrigerated pie crust (a round shallow pie crust in a tin may be substituted).
  • Crack eggs into a large bowl, mix with fork. Add milk and season with salt and pepper, mix again. Chop 3 stalks of asparagus and combine with egg mixture.
  • Carefully pour egg mixture into prepared baking pan, do not overflow edge of crust.
  • Using your hands, evenly dot goat cheese over egg mixture. Arrange remaining 7 spears of asparagus over top.

  • Carefully move the tart from the counter to pre-heated oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes until crust is golden brown and egg mixture is just set.

  • Let rest for a few minutes, carefully remove by tilting baking dish and tugging parchment paper to slide onto cutting board. Cut into 6 pieces and enjoy.

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Published On: May 2, 2025