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ASPARAGUS AND HERB FLAN
Asparagus is low in calories and is very low in
sodium. It is a good source of vitamins, iron,
potassium, copper, manganese, and selenium.
Enjoy this super-food with this easy AGA
recipe. Serves 8
INGREDIENTS
125g Boursin garlic and herb cheese
320g ready-rolled shortcrust pastry
1 tsp salt
125g asparagus tips
3 large free-range eggs
300ml double cream
Salt and ground white pepper
METHOD
1. Allow the cheese and pastry to come to room
temperature then unroll the pastry and use to
line a baking dish. Prick with a fork and place
in the refrigerator to chill. Place the cheese on
a dish at the back of the AGA to warm.
2. Bring two litres of water to the boil and add
the salt. Drop in the asparagus tips and bring
back to the boil, uncovered and cook for two
minutes. Drain and refresh by plunging into
plenty of cold water. Drain again and pat dry
with kitchen paper.
3. Spread the Boursin cheese all over the pastry
base and then put the asparagus tips on top.
4. Place the eggs, cream in a bowl with a pinch
of salt and two of white pepper. Whisk to
combine and then pour over the asparagus.
5. Bake directly on the floor of the roasting oven
for 20-25 mins, turning the tray after 15 mins.
Alternatively if cooking in a conventional fan
oven pre heat oven to 180˚ and blind bake the
pastry before adding the filling. Then cook
for 18-20 minutes until cooked through and
browned on top.
Recipe from:
Aga Living
www.agaliving.com
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