Asparagus Flatbread With Avocado Cream Recipe

Name: Asparagus Flatbread With Avocado Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ripe california avocado; ⅓ cup milk (approx., 75 mL); ¼ cup fresh basil leaf (50 mL); 1 tablespoon lemon juice (15 mL); salt and pepper (1 mL); 1 pinch crushed hot pepper flakes; 16 california asparagus spears, trimmed; 12 small red pepper, very thinly sliced; ¼ cup very thinly sliced red onion (50 mL); 3 slices prosciutto, thin slices torn into pieces; 2 loaves prepared plain flat bread (30cm x 18cm) or 2 loaves focaccia bread, about 12 x 7 inch (30cm x 18cm); 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 mL); 2 garlic cloves, minced

Servings: persons

1 ripe california avocado
⅓ cup milk (approx., 75 mL)
¼ cup fresh basil leaf (50 mL)
1 tablespoon lemon juice (15 mL)
salt and pepper (1 mL)
1 pinch crushed hot pepper flakes
16 california asparagus spears, trimmed
12 small red pepper, very thinly sliced
¼ cup very thinly sliced red onion (50 mL)
3 slices prosciutto, thin slices torn into pieces
2 loaves prepared plain flat bread (30cm x 18cm) or 2 loaves focaccia bread, about 12 x 7 inch (30cm x 18cm)
2 tablespoons olive oil (30 mL)
2 garlic cloves, minced

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Preheat oven to 425F (220C).
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Meanwhile, puree avocado with milk, basil, lemon juice, salt, pepper and pepper flakes, in a blender or food processor until smooth.
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(Add extra milk as needed to achieve a mixture that is easy to drizzle.
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).
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
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Add asparagus; after 1 minute add red pepper and cook for 2 minutes longer.
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Transfer asparagus and red pepper to an ice water bath; drain and dry well.
8
Cut the asparagus in half, lengthwise.
9
Blend oil with garlic and brush evenly over the flatbreads; bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until crisp and golden; transfer to a cutting board.
10
Drizzle half of the avocado mixture over the flatbreads.
11
Garnish with asparagus, red pepper, onion and prosciutto; drizzle with additional sauce.
12
Tip: Substitute the prepared flatbreads with storebought or homemade pizza dough; roll out to size and increase the baking time to 15 minutes.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ripe california avocado, ⅓ cup milk (approx., 75 mL), ¼ cup fresh basil leaf (50 mL), 1 tablespoon lemon juice (15 mL), and more.

Yes, Asparagus Flatbread With Avocado Cream falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Asparagus Flatbread With Avocado Cream

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