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Zucchini, Tomato and Egg Tart
Filed under Main Dishes - VegetarianAug 9
This is about the time of year when I stop relying as much on my cookbooks and instead I turn to the internet for recipe inspiration. It’s the time of year that the garden is producing it’s bounty and local fruits and vegetables crowd refrigerator. I love this time of year!! But instead of searching through my cookbooks, I see so many recipes online, mostly from other food bloggers, that use the seasonal produce so well.And since anyone who has ever grown zucchini knows that it’s impossible to keep up with, I especially keep my eyes open for recipes using zucchini. Especially when they are as different and as intriguing as this recipe that I came across on a blog I love – A Good Appetite. This is something that I would have never thought to throw together, but Kat is a genius – because this was one of our favorite dinners lately. Not only did it use zucchini from the garden, but also I pulled the ripe cherry tomatoes from our garden.
Do yourself a favor – if you are holding onto tons of zucchini right now, give this recipe a try!!
Zucchini, Tomato and Egg Tart
from A Good Appetiteserves 2
total time: about 1 hour (plus 1 hour for chilling and draining the zucchini)
Crust
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 oz (4 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
2 tablespoons water, plus more if neededFilling
2 cups grated zucchini
salt
1 clove garlic, minced
2 green onions, chopped
1 1/2 oz. cheese, grated
pepper
3 eggs
1 large tomato, cut into 4 slices that are then cut into 8 halves (I used halved cherry tomatoes)
grated ParmesanFor the crust: Put the flour and salt into a food processor and pulse a few times to combine. Add the butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Add the water and pulse. Pinch the dough to see if it holds together. If it doesn’t, add more water 1/2 teaspoon at a time until it does. Form the dough into two balls. Flatten the balls into discs. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
For the filling: Preheat the oven to 400F.
Put the zucchini in a colander and salt generously. Let sit for about an hour. Rinse with cold water and then squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Mix the zucchini with the garlic, onion and cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
Roll the disc of dough out into circles that are about 1/8 inch thick. Spread the zucchini mixture out in the center of each dough circle, leaving an inch of dough uncovered all the way around. Fold the edge up on itself and pinch to create a raised edge.
Whisk one of the eggs with a little water & brush on the edge. Bake on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper or a silicone mat for 20 minutes.
Remove the tarts from the oven. Place the tomato slices around the edge of the tart leaving a hole in the center. Crack an egg into the center of each tart. Sprinkle grated Parmesan & some salt & pepper over the top. Bake for 10 – 15 more minutes depending on how hard you want your egg.
21 Responses to “Zucchini, Tomato and Egg Tart”
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Kim said on August 9th, 2010 at 12:55 pm
It's true that with zucchinis it's possible to feed a crowd! This tart look good!
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Fuat Gencal said on August 9th, 2010 at 1:14 pm
Hayırlı haftalar. Çok leziz ve iştah açıcı görünüyor. Ellerinize,emeğinize sağlık.
Saygılar.
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newlywed said on August 9th, 2010 at 1:37 pm
This looks like my dream recipe! I had a tomato tart in Paris last month that I am still thinking about…and now you're talking about topping the tart with an egg…perfect!
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Pam said on August 9th, 2010 at 1:38 pm
It's perfect for summer and looks delicious!
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Susi said on August 9th, 2010 at 1:39 pm
Great looking recipe! This would be fantastic for a light dinner, thanks for sharing!
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Julie said on August 9th, 2010 at 2:37 pm
Sounds so flavorful, and looks beautiful
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scrambledhenfruit said on August 9th, 2010 at 3:00 pm
I do have lots of zucchini and will have to try this tart. It's perfect for this time of year!
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kat said on August 9th, 2010 at 3:37 pm
Glad you liked it! I'm blushing about the genius comment
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Kitten with a Whisk said on August 9th, 2010 at 3:45 pm
Those look fantastic! Can you mail me one???
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The Comfort of Cooking said on August 9th, 2010 at 5:07 pm
I've never tried a savory tart before, but this recipe will give me the perfect opportunity to try! Looks scrumptious, Deb! Great job!
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Joanne said on August 9th, 2010 at 6:08 pm
I've become increasingly a proponent of the idea that everything tastes better with an egg on top. Case in point.
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Evan B said on August 9th, 2010 at 6:48 pm
Looks like a perfect summer meal.. I love zucchinis!
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Monet said on August 9th, 2010 at 7:19 pm
A great way to use the summer bounty. And I love anything with pastry…and cheese!
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Miss Meat and Potatoes said on August 9th, 2010 at 7:25 pm
This looks lovely! I can't get enough of zuchinni and this looks like a great new way to consume it. Thanks for sharing!
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Jennifurla said on August 9th, 2010 at 7:38 pm
They are so dang adorable
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grace said on August 9th, 2010 at 9:54 pm
ah, a perfectly pleasant preparation–it's very pizza-esque, which means i'm smitten.
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Robert said on August 11th, 2010 at 9:14 am
Hi..
very delecious…
thankyou for sharing..Robert White……
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Vivienne said on August 11th, 2010 at 11:32 am
I love the way the tart looks…so wholesome and flavoursome! hehe. Another great use of zucchini…
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eatme_delicious said on August 11th, 2010 at 4:05 pm
Mmm this looks simple and delicious! Perfect summer meal.
Now if only I had lots of zucchini and tomatoes and a garden![Reply]
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Merut said on August 11th, 2010 at 6:12 pm
I have never tried making a tart before, but I am holding on to lots of large zucchini so thanks for the idea!
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kuriouskitteh said on August 11th, 2010 at 10:52 pm
While unfortunately I haven't got an endless supply of zucchini on hand, this looks so delectable that a trip to the grocery store is absolutely necessary.
Thanks for sharing!~Kurious Kitteh
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