ZUCCHINI PESTO TARTS WITH SALAD

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Zucchini Pesto Tarts With Salad image

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     salads and dressings, appetizer

Time 2h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/8 cups flour, more for rolling the dough
Salt and pepper
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaves
1 stick butter
1 egg
4 medium zucchini, about 1 pound
Extra virgin olive oil as needed
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves, washed and well dried
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
4 to 6 cups assorted greens like red leaf lettuce, romaine, chard and radicchio, thinly shredded
Lemon juice as needed

Steps:

  • Combine flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt and rosemary in a food processor; pulse once or twice. Add butter, and process until butter and flour are blended and mixture looks like cornmeal, about 10 seconds. Place mixture in a bowl and sprinkle 3 tablespoons of water over it, then toss with a fork; add a little more water if necessary, until you can pack dough into a ball. Wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour.
  • Roll dough out on a floured surface until thin. Cut to fit 4 small tart pans or 1 medium one. (There will be leftover dough; wrap and freeze or refrigerate for another use.) Press dough into tart pans, and prick surface all over with a fork. Refrigerate again for an hour.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Beat egg with a tablespoon of water, and brush tart shells; bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden and slightly browned. Set aside for up to a few hours, or proceed immediately.
  • Cut zucchini in quarters lengthwise. Dice each strip into 1/2-inch pieces. Put 3 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; a minute later, add zucchini and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until they just start to soften, 5 to 10 minutes. Add parsley, and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until zucchini is soft but still green. Remove from heat and cool. Combine zucchini-parsley mixture in a blender with Parmesan and blend until smooth.
  • Spread zucchini pesto over baked tart shells. Toss greens with olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste. Pile greens into tart shells and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 315, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 413 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 1 gram

Chan Miya
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I'll definitely be making these tarts again.


Kathleen Delaney
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These tarts are so easy to make.


Rj Sujib
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I love the combination of flavors in these tarts.


mrarbnnor
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These tarts are a great way to use up summer zucchini.


Rahma Mahazi
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I made these tarts for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them.


Sk Mahfuz sk
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These tarts are so easy to make and they're always a hit. I love them!


Gulam shah
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I love the combination of flavors in these tarts. The pesto is so flavorful, and the zucchini is cooked perfectly.


Star Alwi
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These tarts are a great way to use up summer zucchini. They're also a healthy and delicious snack or appetizer.


Shy Shy
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I made these tarts for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them.


Jackie Bungay
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These tarts are so easy to make and they're always a hit. I love them!


Suranga Kumari
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I'm not a huge fan of zucchini, but these tarts were surprisingly delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.


Falbio Bright
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These tarts are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love them!


Lj Taylor
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I love that these tarts are so versatile. I've made them with different types of pesto and they're always delicious.


Shati Akter
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These tarts are a great way to use up summer zucchini. They're also a healthy and delicious snack or appetizer.


Adeni Semilore
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I love the combination of flavors in these tarts. The pesto is so flavorful, and the zucchini is cooked perfectly. I always get compliments when I make them.


Jagat Chhetri
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These tarts are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use up my garden zucchini in them.


dala mohmoed
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I made these tarts for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. I'll definitely be making them again.


PRINCE SARKAR
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These tarts were delicious! The pesto was creamy and flavorful, and the zucchini was cooked perfectly. I loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Tulsi rana
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I'm not usually a fan of zucchini, but these tarts changed my mind. The pesto was so flavorful, and the zucchini was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making these again.


Angel Pack
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These zucchini pesto tarts were a hit at my last dinner party! The flavors were incredible, and the presentation was beautiful. I'll definitely be making these again.