Tender asparagus wrapped in golden, flaky pastry stars, perfect for elegant appetizers or light meals.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Vegetables
01 - 24 medium asparagus spears, trimmed
→ Pastry
02 - 1 sheet thawed puff pastry
→ Dairy
03 - 1 egg, beaten for egg wash
04 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
→ Seasoning
05 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
06 - ½ teaspoon salt
07 - ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
08 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder, optional
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Toss the trimmed asparagus spears with olive oil, salt, pepper, and optional garlic powder until evenly coated.
03 - Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Cut into 8 strips approximately 1 inch wide by 6 inches long.
04 - Gather 3 asparagus spears and wrap one pastry strip around the middle of each bundle, leaving tips and ends exposed. Pinch the pastry strip ends together underneath to create a star-like shape.
05 - Place bundles on the prepared baking sheet. Brush pastry with beaten egg and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
06 - Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until pastry is golden brown and crisp.
07 - Serve warm, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
