Savory Zucchini and Smoked Cheese Tart, a quick and tasty dish, perfect to serve as an appetizer for a summer dinner with friends. A very simple recipe and zero fuss, perfect as a quick dinner saver, like the quick zucchini tart.
To prepare this tasty rustic dish, you only need a few ingredients: puff pastry, zucchini, and smoked cheese. Additionally, there is no need to cook the vegetables in a pan because they will cook directly in the oven along with the cheese. The only thing to keep in mind is to slice the zucchini thin enough so they can cook in the oven.
The star of this recipe is zucchini, which pairs well with many other ingredients, like smoked cheese in this case. Of course, you can substitute it with any other melting cheese you like. Thanks to the puff pastry, the result will be a crispy base.
A very simple and delicious vegetarian recipe. And now, apron on and let’s get cooking because the Savory Zucchini and Smoked Cheese Tart will be ready in a click!
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very economical
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 6People
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring, Summer
- Energy 395.53 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 21.54 (g) of which sugars 0.65 (g)
- Proteins 15.71 (g)
- Fat 27.79 (g) of which saturated 3.28 (g)of which unsaturated 12.60 (g)
- Fibers 1.41 (g)
- Sodium 147.22 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 99 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry (round)
- 1 lb zucchini (weight of the vegetable to be cleaned)
- 10.5 oz smoked cheese
- 1 oz bread crumbs
- 1 oz grated Parmesan cheese
- extra virgin olive oil (as needed for the surface of the puff pastry)
Tools
- Cake Pan 9.5 inches
- Cutting Board
- Knife with thickness regulator
Steps
First, thoroughly wash the zucchini. Then remove the ends and slice them thinly with a knife with a thickness regulator. Afterwards, slice the smoked cheese thinly as well.
Unroll the puff pastry and place it with its parchment paper inside a baking dish with a diameter of 9.5 inches. Arrange the edges and poke holes in the bottom using a fork. Then distribute some bread crumbs to keep the puff pastry base dry and allow it to cook. Add a layer of pre-sliced zucchini, followed by some slices of smoked cheese.
Sprinkle grated cheese and continue layering this way until all ingredients are used. Add more grated cheese on the top layer and fold the edges of the pastry inward.
Brush the edges with a little bit of oil, or if you prefer, you can brush with beaten egg yolk mixed with a little milk.
Bake the rustic tart in a preheated oven at 350°F with the fan function for 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and a crust has formed on the surface. Remove from the oven, slice, and serve.
Storage and Tips for the Savory Zucchini and Smoked Cheese Tart
The savory tart can be stored in the refrigerator for 1 or 2 days in a container with a lid.
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FAQ Questions and Answers for the Savory Zucchini and Smoked Cheese Tart
What can I substitute for smoked cheese?
You can use regular cheese instead, or substitute it with provolone or any other melting cheese you like.
Can I add ham?
Yes, you can add ham, speck, or any other cold cut you like.
