Asparagus Layered Puff Pastry recipe

Being in the kitchen with a hot stove on a summer day can be gruelling.

This week’s Lovalicious menu gives you less prep-time in the kitchen and more time out in the sun.

Lova shared her Asparagus Layered Puff Pastry recipe.

The delicious, authentic and easy appetiser is best for lighter meals and can be easily paired with a salad of your choice.

For a step-by-step video on how to make these appetisers, find Cooking with Lovalicious videos on the NEWS’ YouTube channel.

Enjoy.

Ingredients:

• 1 Finely chopped onion
• 1 Tablespoon of oil
• 2 Liquidised or grated tomatoes
• 2 Teaspoon chilli powder
• 2 Tablespoons Aromat
• 2 Teaspoons sugar
• 1 Packet of puff pastry
• 1 Packet of asparagus
• 1 Onion, caramelised
• 1 Cup mozzarella and cheddar, grated
• 1/2 Teaspoon butter
• 1/4 Teaspoon Aromat
• Chillies are optional.

Method tomato relish base:

1. Fry finely chopped onion in a pot with a little oil.
2. Add liquidised tomatoes.
3. Add Aromat.
4. Chillies are optional.
5. Fry asparagus lightly.
6. Roll out puff pastry.
7. Cut into nine pieces.
8. Add relish across ways on puff pastry.
9. Add some caramelised onions on top of relish.
10. Place asparagus on top of onions.
11. Add cheese, then bring sides together and seal with flour-and-water paste.
12. Place on grease-proof baking sheet and bake at 190 deg C for 15 to 20 minutes until golden.