Teresa's Recipes
Mediterranean Feta and Tomato Tart
Savor the essence of Mediterranean cuisine with this delightful Feta and Tomato Tart. Each bite offers the flakiness of a well-crafted puff pastry coupled with the rich, creamy texture of feta cheese and fresh, juicy cherry tomatoes. This tart is a celebration of simple ingredients coming together to create a symphony of flavors and textures. An ode to the Mediterranean tradition of using fresh, local ingredients, this tart is perfect for a light lunch or as an elegant starter for a dinner party.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet, thawed Puff pastry
- 1 cup, crumbled Feta cheese
- 1 cup, halved Cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup, chopped Fresh basil
- 1, beaten Egg
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
Dietary Notes
- Servings: 8
- Dish Type: Appetizer
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 20g
- Protein: 7g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Sugar: 2g
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a tart pan.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the thawed puff pastry to fit the tart pan.
- Carefully transfer the rolled pastry into the tart pan, pressing it gently into the bottom and up the sides of the pan. Ensure to remove any excess pastry.
- Using a fork, prick the bottom of the pastry. This helps to prevent it from puffing up during baking.
- Evenly spread the crumbled feta cheese over the pastry base.
- Arrange the halved cherry tomatoes over the feta cheese, followed by a sprinkle of fresh chopped basil.
- Drizzle olive oil over the assembled tart and season with salt and pepper according to your preference.
- Lightly brush the edges of the pastry with the beaten egg. This will give your tart a beautiful golden crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the tomatoes are slightly roasted.
- Once baked, remove the tart from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your Mediterranean journey!
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