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)
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