Asparagus Mushroom and Cheese Tart (Low Fat)
- 10 sheets phyllo (filo) pastry sheets thawed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 12 ounces mushrooms cremini, sliced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt divided
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground, divided
- 1 pound asparagus slender, trimmed, cut on diagonal into 1-inch pieces
- 1 1/2 teaspoons thyme freshly chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest freshly grated
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup swiss cheese grated
- 1 x thyme sprigs for garnish
- Prepare two rimmed baking sheets, coated with cooking spray.
- Line a large baking sheet (approximately 12 by 17 inches) with parchment paper.
- Lay one large sheet of phyllo on the prepared pan.
- Keep the remaining phyllo covered with wax paper or plastic wrap and a damp kitchen towel.
- Lightly brush oil on the phyllo sheet evenly with a pastry brush or you can use cooking spray.
- Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon breadcrumbs.
- Repeat the same step, and go on layering the remaining phyllo on top.
- Carefully roll about 3/4 inch of each side toward the center to form the outer rim of the tart.
- Cut into 4 squares.
- Arrange squares on 2 rimmed baking sheets.
- Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add mushrooms, sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
- Saute until tender and lightly browned, about 4 minutes.
- Transfer mushrooms to large bowl; cool 15 minutes.
- Add asparagus, chopped thyme, lemon peel, 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to mushrooms.
- Mix in creme fraiche and cheese.
- Do ahead: Filling can be made 1 day ahead.
- Cover; chill.
- Position 1 rack in top third and 1 rack in bottom third of oven and preheat to 400F.
- Mound filling atop pastry squares, leaving 1/2-inch plain border.
- Bake tarts 12 minutes.
- Reverse sheets.
- Continue to bake tarts until crusts are puffed and golden and filling is cooked through, about 10 minutes or longer.
- Transfer to plates; garnish with thyme sprigs.
phyllo, olive oil, mushrooms cremini, kosher salt, black pepper, slender, thyme, lemon zest freshly, ricotta cheese, swiss cheese, thyme
Taken from recipeland.com/recipe/v/asparagus-mushroom-cheese-tart--50325 (may not work)