Spring Asparagus Flatbread

04.28.15
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Spring Asparagus Flatbread | @naturallyella

I have to partially walk back a thing I said a month or so ago when I was talking about preparing for time after baby M is born, specifically freezer meals. I made mention that I hate freezer meals and rarely (read never), keep any full meals in the freezer. My addendum: pizza dough. At least once a week we're eating pizza or flatbread for dinner and almost always I make up a big batch of dough and freeze portions I can easily grab out and thaw. That makes recipes like this one (and this Mediterranean flatbread) super easy to throw together on a busy night.

Specifically for this recipe, if you can, seek out spring onions. They are the less mature version of traditional onions but have a slightly more mellow flavor (perfect for pairing with asparagus). Also, if you aren't the biggest fan of goat cheese, try melting some Harvarti on top or shaving some thick slices of parmesan after baking.

On a different note, over the years I've managed to meet in person and online quite a few amazing people who love food just as much as I do. I have to say it's been one of the best things about blogging because there is so much talent and inspiration out there that I feel lucky to surround myself with it on a daily basis. A few of these people came together yesterday to throw me a virtual baby show full of easy vegetarian meals. I couldn't feel more loved and I have to say, these recipes are absolutely perfect. Be sure to check them out and gives these people some love, because they are all amazing.

A Couple Cooks | Breakfast Parfait with Roasted Strawberries

The Fauxmartha | A Pasta Dish for Busy Hands

Edible Perspective | Avocado Pesto Chickpea Salad Sandwiches

Eat This Poem | Penne with Cherry Tomatoes and Arugula

Cookie and Kate | Brussels Sprouts Pizza

FoodieCrush | Beet, Avocado and Fried Goat Cheese Salad

The Bojon Gourmet | Tempeh BLTs with Avocado + Chipotle Mayonnaise

Girl Versus Dough | Spiced Lentils with Poached Eggs

Dolly and Oatmeal | Chickpea Bean Bowl with Toasted Bread Crumbs and Dill Tahini

Food Loves Writing | Erin’s Veggie Burgers

With Food + Love | Creamy Polenta with Crispy Beets

London Bakes Ricotta Gnocchi with Wild Garlic and Pistachio Pesto

Flourishing Foodie | Glazed Tofu with Ramen

This Homemade Life | Chickpea Greek Salad

My Name is Yeh | Creamed Spinach

Brooklyn Supper | One-Pot Pasta Primavera

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Spring Asparagus Flatbread

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  • Author: Erin Alderson
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1/2 pound asparagus
  • 1/3 cup diced red spring onion
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil, plus more for the dough
  • 1 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 ounces goat cheese
  • 1/2 ball pizza dough (enough for 2 people)

Instructions

  1. Minced flat-leaf parsley, for serving 1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  2. Cut asparagus into 1/2-inch pieces. In a bowl, combine the asparagus with the onion, olive oil, lemon juice, zest, salt and pepper. Crumble in the goat cheese and toss to combine.
  3. Roll out the pizza dough into an 8-by-12-inch rectangle. Transfer to an oiled or parchment-lined baking sheet.
  4. Rub dough with a little olive oil. Spread the asparagus mixture over the dough. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until crust is crisp. Cut into pieces, sprinkle with parsley and serve

 

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17 comments on “Spring Asparagus Flatbread”

  1. Your baby's gonna eat so good! (Ahhhh I can't believe it's really happening!) You know, they say babies can taste even while they're in the womb, so he's probably got a pretty refined palate growing in there already, haha. So excited for you!

  2. This looks great! I bought some asparagus yesterday so will be making this very soon! I also loved seeing all of the virtual baby shower recipes popping up on Twitter as I follow many of them too, such a wonderful blog community! H x






  3. This looks so delicious and perfect for Spring! I love the idea of freezing pizza dough for dinners like this - I'm also not a fan of "freezer meals" but keeping extra dough on hand is such a great idea. It's also so lovely to see all the posts for your virtual baby shower, congratulations to you and your family!

  4. did you use just the bulb of the onion or did you use the green part too? (scallion?)

  5. Made this yesterday and really liked it. I couldn't find red spring onions so I used green onions. it worked!

hi. 

Welcome to my little internet nook. On this site you'll find over a thousand vegetarian recipes, pantry knowledge, and more. I'm ever obsessed with food from gardening, cooking, and preserving. I hope you'll find endless inspiration on these pages and visit often. 

Virtual hugs, Erin (aka: e.l.l.a.)
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