Flaky Asparagus Sandwich

Name: Flaky Asparagus Sandwich
Yield: 6 portions
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons chopped shallots; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 4 ounces haricots verts (thin, tender green beans), trimmed; 1 pound thin asparagus (about 24 spears); 1 recipe Adrienne’s Rough Puff Pastry, or 1 pound frozen puff pastry, thawed; 1 recipe Adrienne’s Rough Puff Pastry, or 1 pound frozen puff pastry, thawed; Juice of 1 lemon, or to taste; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Preparation info

6
portions

Difficulty
Complex

Appears in

The New Basics Cookbook

By Sheila Lukins and Julee Rosso

Published 1989

About

A perfect first course or side vegetable to accompany stuffed Cornish game hens. When serving as a first course, place in the center of a large plate for a dramatic presentation.

Ingredients

1 recipe Adrienne’s Rough Puff Pastry, or 1 pound frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 pound thin asparagus (about 24 spears)

Starter
Vegetarian

Method

On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to form a 13 inch square. Trim the edges, and cut the dough into six 6 × 4 inch rectangles. Place the rectangles on a heavy baking sheet