BABY BEETROOT AND ASPARAGUS TART

Defrost the puff pastry and place it on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Use a knife to score a 3cm border around the edges (don’t cut through). Prick the centre with a fork to prevent it from puffing too much.

Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and cook for 15
minutes, stirring often, until softened and golden. Stir in the maple syrup and balsamic vinegar, cooking for another 5 minutes until sticky and glossy. Remove from heat and let cool.

In a small pan, heat 1 tsp olive oil over medium heat. Add the walnuts and cumin seeds, toasting for 3-5 minutes while stirring frequently until fragrant. Set aside.
Mix the cream cheese, feta, lemon zest, lemon juice, and a good pinch of sea salt in a bowl until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, add a splash of water or milk.

Preheat the oven to 190°C (fan bake). Spread the cheese mixture over the pastry, staying within the scored border. Evenly scatter the cooled caramelised onions on top. Layer the beet slices, then toss the asparagus in 1 tsp olive oil and arrange over the tart—season with sea salt and black pepper. Brush the pastry edges with water.

Bake for 25 minutes until the pastry is puffed and golden. Check underneath to ensure the base is cooked; bake a few more minutes if needed. Let it cool for 5-10 minutes, top with toasted walnuts, and slice into nine pieces. Serve warm with a fresh LeaderBrand Wild Rocket.

ASPARAGUS

A springtime favourite and super versatile too, asparagus is considered a culinary delight for New Zealanders up and down the country.

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PURE’N EZY BEETROOT

Pure and simple with nothing added, our beetroot is 100% grown, packaged, and perfectly cooked here in New Zealand.

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WILD ROCKET

Peppery, nutty and full of flavour. Try tossing this zingy leaf through your favourite salad, add to a pizza or mix through pasta to amp up the taste.

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• 125g LeaderBrand Pure’n Easy Baby Beets, sliced
• 125g LeaderBrand Asparagus, ends trimmed, cut into thirds
• LeaderBrand Wild Rocket, to serve
• 500g butter puff pastry sheet (35x25cm)
• 100g cream cheese
• 100g creamy feta cheese
• ½ tsp lemon zest
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 25g walnuts, roughly chopped
• ½ tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp olive oil
• Sea salt and cracked black pepper

For caramelised onions

• 1 red onion, finely sliced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar