Zucchini and Ham Savory Tart

I can assist you with the recipe for the zucchini and ham savory tart. It’s a simple and tasty dish, perfect for a light lunch or a buffet. Here’s how to prepare it.

Ingredients

• 1 roll of ready-made puff pastry or brisée
• 3 medium zucchinis
• 150 g of sliced cooked ham
• 200 ml of fresh cream or milk to make the filling lighter
• 3 eggs
• 100 g of grated cheese (parmesan, pecorino, or whichever you prefer)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Butter for greasing the pan
• Breadcrumbs (optional)

Preparation

1. Begin by washing and slicing the zucchinis into rounds or sticks, as you prefer.
2. Heat a bit of oil in a pan and sauté the zucchinis until they become slightly golden. Season with a little salt and set aside.
3. In a bowl, beat the eggs with the cream or milk. Add the grated cheese, salt, and pepper, and mix well to blend all the ingredients.
4. Take a baking pan, grease it with a little butter, and spread the puff pastry or brisée on the bottom, piercing it with a fork. If you like, you can sprinkle some breadcrumbs on the bottom to absorb excess moisture.
5. Distribute the cooked ham over the puff pastry.
6. Arrange the cooked zucchinis on top of the ham.
7. Pour the egg and cream mixture over the zucchinis, ensuring it spreads evenly.
8. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C (356 °F) for about 35-40 minutes or until the surface is golden brown and the filling is well cooked.
9. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Trivia

The savory tart, a specialty also in Italy known as “quiche” in France, has the huge advantage of being extremely versatile, allowing you to add ingredients as you like or based on what you have available in the fridge, such as other types of vegetables, cheeses, or cold cuts.

I recommend trying this savory tart both hot and cold; it’s excellent in both ways and also lends itself well to being transported for a picnic or an outdoor lunch. Enjoy your meal!