Embark on a culinary adventure with this delectable Caramelized Onion Eggplant and Tomato Tart, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This vegetarian masterpiece features a flaky, buttery crust that perfectly complements the tender caramelized onions, roasted eggplant, and juicy tomatoes. Each bite offers a delightful blend of textures and flavors, from the crispy crust to the soft and savory filling. Accompanying this main recipe are three additional variations to cater to diverse preferences: a Spinach and Feta Tart, a Roasted Pepper and Goat Cheese Tart, and a Mushroom and Gruyere Tart. These variations offer a kaleidoscope of flavors and textures, ensuring there's something for every palate to savor.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CARAMELIZED ONION TARTLETS
Sweet caramelized onion tarts, bite-sized with superior taste.
Provided by Jaimie
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Pastries
Time 55m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat and stir in onion. Pour in red wine to cover the bottom of the pan and sprinkle with sugar. Cook and stir until onions are tender and translucent, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Combine heavy cream, mozzarella cheese, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Stir into onion mixture.
- Cut pie crusts into 3-inch circles using a cookie cutter. Place circles into the bottom of 12 muffin cups in a muffin tin.
- Spoon onion mixture evenly on top of the tart crusts.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes before popping tartlets out of the muffin tin.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.7 calories, Carbohydrate 18.6 g, Cholesterol 25.1 mg, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 231.2 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
CARAMELIZED ONION TART
Provided by Food Network
Time 1h5m
Yield 24 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Thaw the pastry sheet at room temperature for 40 minutes or until it's easy to handle. Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with vegetable cooking spray.
- Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for about 15 minutes or until golden, stirring often. Season to taste and let cool.
- Unfold the pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 12-inch square. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the edges of the square with water. Fold over the edges 1/2 inch on all sides, pressing firmly with a fork to form a rim. Prick the pastry thoroughly with a fork.
- Spread the onion mixture over the pastry crust. Top with the gruyere and parmesan cheeses and sprinkle with the chives.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until golden and bubbly. Cool for 5 minutes on a wire rack. Cut into approximately 3 x 2-inch rectangles. Serve warm.
RATATOUILLE TART WITH CARAMELIZED ONION-TOMATO JAM
Provided by Kelsey Nixon
Time 2h10m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- In a high-sided saute pan with a lid, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions, season with the salt, cover and cook until they are wilted and soft, about 10 minutes. Remove the lid and cook the onions until they are golden and caramelized, stirring often, about 20 minutes more.
- Stir in the garlic and saute 1 to 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook an additional 10 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients, bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer. Stirring consistently, cook until the tomatoes breakdown and the jam becomes thick, about 20 minutes.
- Yield: 3 cups
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Roll the puff pastry out on a floured surface to a rectangular shape, about 12 by 10 1/2 inches. Transfer the pastry sheet to a parchment-lined baking sheet. With the tines of a fork, dock a 1/2-inch border around the edge of the sheet and dock the center of the sheet a few times as well. This will prevent the dough from rising as it cooks.
- Spread the Caramelized Onion-Tomato Jam evenly over the pastry, leaving a small border around the edge of the pastry. Layer the tomatoes, eggplant, yellow squash and zucchini in overlapping rows, or in whatever pattern you like. Sprinkle the roasted red peppers around the tart. Drizzle the assembled tart with a little olive oil, making sure to brush a little on the edges, season with salt and pepper and top with half of the fresh oregano.
- Bake until the pastry is golden brown and puffed, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle with the goat cheese and the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano before serving.
TOMATO AND ONION TART
Categories Cheese Olive Onion Tomato Side Bake Easter Vegetarian Quick & Easy Gourmet Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 12 to 16 as part of a buffet
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large heavy skillet cook onions with salt to taste in oil, covered, over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 20 minutes. Remove lid and cook onions, stirring occasionally, until golden and any liquid evaporates. Remove skillet from heat to cool onions slightly.
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- On a lightly floured surface with a floured rolling pin roll dough into a 14-inch round (about 1/8 inch thick). Fold round in half and transfer to a 12-inch tart pan with a removable fluted rim or a 12-inch quiche dish. Unfold dough, easing to fit, and trim overhang to 3/4 inch. Fold overhang toward center and press against side of pan or dish. Spread onion mixture over dough and top with cheese. Arrange tomato wedges and olives in concentric circles over cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake tart in middle of oven 1 hour, or until pastry is golden, and cool on a rack. Remove rim of pan if necessary.
- Serve tart warm or at room temperature.
TOMATO & CARAMELISED ONION TART TATIN
A vegetarian and savoury version of tart tatin - perfect for a light supper
Provided by Angela Nilsen
Categories Lunch, Main course
Time 1h25m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat the butter and oil in a frying pan until the butter has melted. Cook the onion over a medium heat for about 10 minutes until beautifully golden, stirring often. Stir in the sugar and cook for another couple of minutes. Tip the onion and juices into a bowl and set aside. Preheat the oven to 200C/gas 6/fan 180C.
- For the pastry, rub the butter into the flour to make fine crumbs. Stir in the parmesan, thyme and a pinch of salt. Add the egg yolk and 2 tbsp cold water, then mix to make a dough. Wrap in cling film.
- For the tomatoes, heat the butter and oil in a 20cm tart tatin tin on the hob until quite hot. Stir in the sugar and garlic, then put in the plum tomatoes cut-side down with a few thyme sprigs, and sizzle for no more than 1 minute. Scatter in the whole cherry tomatoes and tuck in a bit more thyme. Take off the heat and spread the onions on top. Season with salt and pepper.
- Roll out the pastry until it's slightly bigger than the top of the tin. Lay it over the onions and tuck any excess down the sides.
- Bake on a baking sheet for 25 minutes until golden. Cool for 5 minutes, invert a plate over the top and upturn the tart onto it. Scatter with extra thyme and black pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 625 calories, Fat 45 grams fat, SaturatedFat 29 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 46 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 12 grams protein, Sodium 1.57 milligram of sodium
CARAMELIZED, ONION, EGGPLANT AND TOMATO TART
Steps:
- To make the crust, in a large bowl whisk together flour and salt. Add chilled olive oil and using clean hands or a fork, mix until the oil is incorporated and the mixture is the consistency of small peas. Add the ice water and mix until dough has just formed. Shaped into a 6-inch disk, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Meanwhile, prepare the filling. Position an oven rack in the middle of the oven. Heat the oven to 375 F. Coat a large baking sheet with olive oil cooking spray. Mist the eggplant rounds with cooking spray, then season both sides of each slice with salt and pepper. Arrange the eggplants slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes, or until soft and golden brown. Remove from the oven and set aside. While the eggplant cooks, in a large saucepan over medium, heat the olive oil. Add the onions and saute until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in 1 teaspoon salt and the thyme, then reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring occasionally so the onions don't burn, until very soft and browned, about another 30 minutes. Stir in the vinegar and remove from heat. Mist an 11-inch springform tart pan (or a tart pan with a removable bottom) with cooking spray. On a clean, floured surface using a floured rolling pin, roll the chilled dough into a 13-inch circle. Transfer the dough
Tips:
- Select ripe and firm eggplants: Choose eggplants that are heavy for their size and have smooth, shiny skin. Avoid eggplants with blemishes or bruises.
- Salting the eggplant: Salting the eggplant before cooking helps to remove excess moisture and bitterness. Be sure to rinse the eggplant thoroughly after salting to remove any excess salt.
- Caramelizing the onions: Cook the onions over low heat until they are golden brown and caramelized. This process can take some time, but it's worth it for the rich flavor and color that the caramelized onions add to the tart.
- Use a good quality puff pastry: A good quality puff pastry will make a big difference in the final product. Look for a puff pastry that is made with real butter and has a light, flaky texture.
- Don't overcook the tart: The tart is done when the crust is golden brown and the filling is set. Overcooking the tart will make the crust tough and the filling dry.
Conclusion:
This caramelized onion, eggplant, and tomato tart is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet caramelized onions, savory eggplant, and fresh tomatoes is simply irresistible. This tart is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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