Asparagus Cheese Squares (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Pastry
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1 sheet ready-made Puff Pastry
→ Cheese
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½ cup grated Gruyere
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¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
→ Vegetables
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1 bunch thin asparagus, tough ends cut off
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Pea shoots or baby greens for topping
→ Seasonings
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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Sea salt to taste
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Fresh ground black pepper to taste
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1 lemon, squeezed and zested
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Let the puff pastry soften by keeping it in the fridge the night before or leaving it on the counter on parchment paper for about an hour.
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Snip off about 1 inch from the bottom of each asparagus stalk to get rid of the tough parts.
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After it's soft, open up the pastry and lightly roll it to smooth out the fold lines. Put the dough with its parchment onto a baking tray. Scatter half your Gruyere and Parmesan across the dough. Lay asparagus on the cheese layer. Sprinkle the rest of your cheese over top and drizzle with oil.
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Pop it in the oven for 20 minutes until your pastry puffs up nicely and the asparagus looks tender and roasted.
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Finish with a bit of salt, pepper, and some lemon zest and juice. Add pea shoots or baby greens on top before you serve it.
# Notes:
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You can enjoy this dish hot or cool, which makes it great for weekend gatherings or fancy starters.
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To get a super crispy bottom crust, try baking just the pastry for 5 minutes first before adding your toppings.