Description

This Spiral Vegetable Tart combines colorful fresh vegetables like zucchini, squash, and bell peppers with a creamy egg and cheese filling in a crispy pastry crust. Perfect for brunch, lunch, or dinner, this visually stunning and flavorful tart is sure to impress your guests.

Ingredients

1 store-bought pie crust or homemade pastry

1 medium zucchini

1 medium yellow squash

1 large carrot

1 red bell pepper

1 cup cherry tomatoes

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

4 large eggs

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup shredded cheese (such as mozzarella or cheddar)

Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a tart pan with the pie crust, pressing it firmly against the bottom and sides. Trim any excess dough hanging over the edges.
Wash and thinly slice the zucchini, yellow squash, carrot, and red bell pepper. Cut the cherry tomatoes in half.
In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced vegetables, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender but still crisp. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and heavy cream until fully combined. Stir in the shredded cheese to create a creamy filling.
Layer the sautéed vegetables in a spiral pattern in the tart pan, starting from the outside and working your way inward. Continue layering until the crust is filled with vegetables.
Carefully pour the egg and cheese mixture over the layered vegetables until the tart is just covered.
Place the tart in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the egg is set and the top is golden brown.
Once baked, remove the tart from the oven and allow it to cool for about 10 minutes before removing it from the pan.
For an added touch, garnish the tart with fresh herbs like parsley, thyme, or basil to enhance both its appearance and flavor.
Serve immediately while the tart is fresh and warm.

Notes

Feel free to swap out the vegetables for others like mushrooms, spinach, or sweet potatoes.

For a gluten-free version, you can make the tart crust gluten-free or make it crustless.

Add protein like cooked chicken, or sausage if desired.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 320
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 10g
Cholesterol: 125mg