Asparagus and Blue Cheese Pie

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 15

Asparagus and Blue Cheese Pie Recipe for a Tasty Dinner

by The Chefin Dinner

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

325

Sugar

Fat

22g

Asparagus and Blue Cheese Pie is a tasty and easy dish that's perfect for a quick dinner. The asparagus adds plenty of vitamins and fiber to the dish, while the blue cheese provides a rich and tangy flavour. This vegetarian dish can be enjoyed hot or cold, making it a versatile option for any occasion. The phyllo pastry gives this dish a crispy texture, making it a crowd-pleaser for the whole family.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 200°C.
2.	Cut off the woody ends of the asparagus, then cut the spears in half.
3.	In a large bowl, whisk together the cream, eggs and blue cheese until well combined.
4.	Add the asparagus and spring onions to the bowl and mix to combine.
5.	Brush a 23cm pie dish with olive oil.
6.	Lay a sheet of phyllo pastry over the dish and press down gently.
7.	Repeat with the remaining pastry sheets, overlapping them slightly to cover the pie dish.
8.	Pour the asparagus mixture into the pie dish.
9.	Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
10.	Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is set and the pastry is golden brown. Serve warm or cold.

PROS

This dish is a great way to get plenty of asparagus into your diet.

The blue cheese adds a tangy flavour and luxurious texture to the dish.

It’s a vegetarian dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or as a side dish.

CONS

If you’re not a fan of blue cheese, this dish may not be for you.

Phyllo pastry can be difficult to work with if you haven’t used it before.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Asparagus is low in calories and high in fiber, and is a good source of vitamins A, C, and K as well as folate.
The antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties in blue cheese can also provide health benefits.

	1 kg asparagus
	100 ml cream ( not thickend )
	100 g blue Stilton cheese , crumbled
	3 eggs
	4 spring onions
	5 sheets phyllo pastry
	1 tablespoon olive oil
	salt and pepper