Description
Savory tarts with flaky puff pastry, filled with a medley of seasonal vegetables and aromatic herbs, creating a delightful balance of sweet and savory.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 2 cups fresh mushrooms (cremini or shiitake)
- 1 large onion (yellow or sweet)
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (thyme or rosemary)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 1/4 cup cheese (optional, goat cheese, feta, or Gruyère)
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Clean and chop the vegetables; slice mushrooms and finely chop onions.
- Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat, sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add mushrooms and herbs, cooking until browned (8-10 minutes).
- Stir in balsamic vinegar or maple syrup, adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Spoon vegetable mixture into a muffin tin or tart pan, lay puff pastry over the top, and poke holes in it.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the pastry is golden brown.
- Let cool slightly, then invert onto a serving platter and garnish with herbs or cheese if desired.
Notes
Experiment with different vegetables and herbs based on availability. Make sure to avoid overfilling the tarts for optimal puffing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: puff pastry, vegetable tarts, savory tarts, family recipe, comfort food, appetizers