Asparagus and Fava Bean Tart: Easy Herbed Ricotta Delight
A delicious and simple recipe for a savory asparagus and fava bean tart topped with herbed ricotta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 1 cup fava beans, shelled
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (such as basil and chives), chopped
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface and place it in a tart pan.
- In a bowl, mix together ricotta, chopped herbs, and egg; season with salt and pepper.
- Spread the ricotta mixture over the pastry base.
- Arrange the fava beans and asparagus on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the pastry is golden and the asparagus is tender.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Serve warm or at room temperature for best flavor.
- Feel free to substitute other seasonal vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 75mg