Savory Vegetable Tart

The savory vegetable tart is a versatile and flavorful dish that can be customized based on the vegetables you have available. Here is a basic recipe, but you can replace the vegetables with those you prefer or that are in season.

Ingredients

• 1 roll of puff pastry or ready-made shortcrust pastry (or, if you have time, you can make it at home)
• 200 g of zucchini
• 200 g of bell peppers
• 200 g of eggplants
• 150 g of fresh cheese (such as ricotta or goat cheese)
• 100 g of grated cheese (such as Parmesan or Pecorino)
• 3 eggs
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Aromatic herbs of your choice (basil, thyme, oregano, etc.)

Preparation

1. Start by washing and cutting the vegetables into pieces or slices. If you are using eggplants, let them drain with a bit of salt to remove the bitterness.
2. Heat a drizzle of oil in a pan and sauté the vegetables until they are soft, then let them cool.
3. In a bowl, mix the fresh cheese with the eggs, add the grated cheese, salt, pepper, and the chopped aromatic herbs.
4. Roll out the puff pastry or shortcrust pastry on a baking tray, previously greased or lined with parchment paper.
5. Prick the bottom of the pastry with a fork to prevent it from puffing up during cooking.
6. Spread the cooked vegetables on the bottom of the pastry, then pour the egg and cheese mixture over them.
7. Bake in a preheated oven at 180° C for about 30-40 minutes, or until the surface of the tart is golden and the filling is set.
8. Let the savory vegetable tart cool slightly before serving.

This is a very simple but delicious recipe, and can also be a good solution for getting those who usually don’t appreciate vegetables to eat them. You can serve it as a starter, as a main course accompanied by a fresh salad, or take it to a picnic or a buffet.

Curiosity

The savory vegetable tart can be an extraordinary culinary canvas on which to paint the taste of seasonality. In the fall, for example, you could use pumpkin, mushrooms, and black cabbage, while in summer you can give space to fresh and aromatic tomatoes, eggplants, and zucchini.