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Spring Vegetable Tart

Spring Vegetable Tart that Elevates Your Seasonal Cooking Game

A delicious Creamy Spring Vegetable Tart featuring seasonal vegetables, perfect for gatherings and weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 1 piece Shortcrust Pastry Can use store-bought for convenience.
For the Filling
  • 500 ml Milk Almond milk can be used as a vegan substitute.
  • 5 sprigs Fresh Thyme Can substitute with other herbs like rosemary.
  • 2 tablespoons Flour Cornstarch can replace flour for gluten-free.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Coconut oil works for dairy-free.
  • 1 teaspoon Grated Nutmeg Adjust or omit as per taste.
  • Salt and Pepper To taste.
  • 1 piece Burrata Ricotta can be used instead.
  • Leftover Spring Veg (Asparagus & Spring Onions) Use any fresh seasonal vegetables.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Tart Tin
  • saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Ladle

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Line a tart tin with your shortcrust pastry and blind bake using parchment paper and baking beads for about 15 minutes.
  3. Blanch asparagus and spring onions in salted boiling water for 2 minutes; transfer to an ice bath.
  4. In a saucepan, simmer milk with fresh thyme over low heat for 20 minutes.
  5. Heat olive oil in a separate pan and whisk in flour, cooking until golden.
  6. Gradually whisk the infused milk into the roux until creamy and thickened.
  7. Spread béchamel on baked pastry, layer blanched vegetables, reserving some asparagus for garnish.
  8. Cover tart with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then remove foil and bake for another 20 minutes.
  9. Let cool slightly, then top with reserved asparagus and burrata.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ideal for serving warm. Can swap out for your favorite seasonal vegetables.

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