Description
A delightful and savory Zucchini Tart, perfect for a light lunch or appetizer. This recipe features a flaky crust filled with tender zucchini, creamy cheese, and aromatic herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 2 medium zucchinis, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Unroll the puff pastry sheet and place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Score a 1-inch border around the edges of the pastry, being careful not to cut all the way through. Prick the inside of the border with a fork.
- In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, beaten egg, and dried oregano. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the cooked onion and garlic mixture.
- Arrange the thinly sliced zucchini in an overlapping pattern within the scored border of the puff pastry.
- Spoon the ricotta mixture evenly over the zucchini.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and puffed up, and the filling is set.
- Let the tart cool slightly before slicing. Garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired.
Notes
- For a crispier crust, you can blind bake the puff pastry for 10 minutes before adding the filling.
- Feel free to add other herbs like thyme or rosemary to the ricotta mixture.
- This tart is delicious served warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: PT20M
- Cook Time: PT25M
- Category: Savory Tarts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg