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Savory Tomato and Zucchini Tart

Cultural Context

The Savory Tomato and Zucchini Tart is a delightful dish that showcases the bounty of summer vegetables, particularly tomatoes and zucchini. Originating from rustic French cuisine, tarts like this have become popular in American cooking, especially during the summer months when these vegetables are in season. This dish is often served as a light main course or an elegant appetizer, and it can be adapted with various herbs and cheeses to suit personal tastes. Today, it's embraced in many kitchens for its versatility and fresh flavors, making it a go-to recipe for gatherings and family dinners alike.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 sticks unsalted butter
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup ice water
olive oil
6-8 cloves roasted garlic
zucchini
heirloom tomatoes
Fontina cheese
Gruyere cheese
Cheddar cheese

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated cheddar

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

1

Start with the crust by combining 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour and 2 sticks of cold unsalted butter in a food processor.

2

Add 1 teaspoon of sugar and 1 teaspoon of salt to the mixture and process quickly.

3

Gradually add 1/4 cup of ice water (be careful not to add ice cubes) and mix until combined.

4

Wrap the dough and chill it before rolling it out.

5

Roll the dough onto a rolling pin for easy transfer to the tart shell.

6

Trim the edges of the crust by pressing in with your thumbs and using a rolling pin to cut off excess dough.

7

Chill the crust again in the fridge.

8

Roast garlic by wrapping it in foil with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then roast at 350°F for about 45 minutes.

9

Once roasted, squeeze the garlic out of the skins to make a paste.

10

Spread the garlic paste as the base for the tart.

11

Layer sliced zucchini and heirloom tomatoes on top of the garlic paste.

12

Add cheese (Fontina, Gruyere, or Cheddar) on top of the vegetables.

13

Optionally, layer additional vegetables like roasted peppers or eggplants if desired.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

food processortart shellrolling pinfoil

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkeggswheat

Also Known As

Tomato Zucchini TartVegetable Tart

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