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Savory Tart with Tuna Mousse and Vegetables

17/11/2023

The savory tart with tuna mousse and vegetables is a tasty and refined preparation, perfect for an appetizer or a light meal. Here is the recipe:

Ingredients

For the brisée pastry base:

  • 200 g of flour
  • 100 g of cold butter cut into cubes
  • A pinch of salt
  • 4-5 tablespoons of cold water

For the tuna mousse filling:

  • 200 g of drained canned tuna
  • 200 g of cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons of fresh cream
  • 1 tablespoon of chopped capers
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the vegetables:

  • 1 zucchini
  • 1 carrot
  • 1/2 red bell pepper
  • 1/2 yellow bell pepper
  • Extra virgin olive oil to taste
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Aromatic herbs to taste (basil, thyme, oregano)

Preparation

  1. Start by preparing the brisée pastry: in a bowl, mix the sifted flour, cold butter, and salt. Using your fingertips, quickly work the butter into the flour until the mixture becomes crumbly.
  2. Gradually add the cold water, mixing until you can form a ball. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  3. In the meantime, prepare the tuna mousse by mixing the well-drained tuna with cream cheese, fresh cream, chopped capers, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. Julienne the vegetables and sauté them in a pan with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, pepper, and the chosen aromatic herbs until tender but still crisp.
  5. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
  6. Roll out the brisée pastry into a thin layer, lining a previously buttered and floured tart mold. Prick it with the tines of a fork to prevent it from puffing up during baking.
  7. Pre-bake the pastry base in the oven for about 10-15 minutes, or until it is slightly golden.
  8. Once baked, let the base cool slightly, then spread a layer of tuna mousse over the pastry.
  9. Arrange the sautéed vegetables on top of the tuna mousse and bake again for another 10 minutes, until the tart is warm.
  10. Remove the tart from the oven, let it cool slightly and serve.

Curiosity

The savory tart with tuna mousse and vegetables is a versatile preparation that lends itself well to various customizations. For example, for a more Mediterranean touch, you could add chopped olives or chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the tuna mousse. The brisée can also be enriched with grated Parmesan cheese or aromatic herbs in the dough, for an extra flavor!

Savory Tart with Tuna Mousse and Vegetables