Embark on a culinary journey with our delectable Spinach Leek Tart, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This savory tart features a flaky, buttery crust that encases a luscious filling of wilted spinach, tender leeks, and a hint of garlic, all bound together by a creamy custard. Served warm or at room temperature, this versatile dish makes for an impressive appetizer, light lunch, or elegant dinner entrée. Our comprehensive recipe guide provides step-by-step instructions, ensuring that even novice bakers can create this culinary masterpiece. Additionally, we offer a collection of variations to suit your dietary preferences and culinary creativity, including a vegan version for those seeking a plant-based alternative.
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LEEK, SPINACH, AND MUSHROOM TART
This is one of my favorite recipes given to me by a friend. We love making it for brunch! Customize it however you like with your favorite veggie and herb combinations. Enjoy!
Provided by dmk8991
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Vegetable Mushrooms
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oil over medium heat in a large saute pan. Add leeks, mushrooms, and onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until wilted, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook and stir for 1 minute. Add spinach and cook until wilted and tender, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat, taste, and season with salt and pepper as needed. Let cool, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk ricotta cheese, eggs, and basil together in a large bowl. Fold into the cooled vegetable mixture.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll pastry dough out into a 12-inch square on a lightly floured surface. Transfer dough to the prepared baking sheet. Spoon filling into the center of the square, leaving a 2-inch border of pastry. Lift pastry edges and fold over the filling, creasing dough as needed and leaving filling exposed in the middle.
- Bake tart in the preheated oven until pastry is golden brown, about 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before cutting and serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24.6 g, Cholesterol 63 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 12.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 209.8 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
FETA, SPINACH AND LEEK TART
A delicious, easy to prepare tart, great for lunch or dinner, served with salad. I bought a rectangular tart tin and this was on the back so gave it a try and was thrilled with the result.
Provided by Janine Ross
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 1 quiche, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 200°C.
- Cut the leek in half and thinly slice the pale part after washing, to achieve 1 cup.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan and lightly saute the leek over medium heat for 4 minutes.
- Add the spinach to saucepan, cover and cook until wilted, remove from heat and remove excess water by pressing the leaves into a strainer.
- Combine in a bowl sour cream, cream and lightly beaten eggs.
- Mix together.
- Add the crumbled Feta, spinach and coarsely shredded basil leaves.
- Season with cracked black pepper. stir well.
- Line a non stick, rectangular quiche pan (35 x 13cms) with the pastry, over lapping, gently pushing down in the centre.
- Gently push the pastry into the sides of the pan then trim excess pastry.
- Place the pastry lined pan onto a baking tray and lightly prick the base with a fork.
- Pour the prepared cream cheese mixture into the pan.
- Bake in the middle of the oven for 30-35 minutes until firm and golden.
- Remove from baking tray before serving or cutting.
SPINACH AND LEEK TART
Adapted from a recipe torn from an Australian Womens Weekly - I made one large tart but you could make individual ones if you wished.You could also use a pre made pastry shell.
Provided by katew
Categories Savory Pies
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt butter in pan, add sliced leek.
- Cook, stirrng for 3 minutes till soft, remove from heat.
- Place thawed spinach into sieve and press to remove excess water.
- Add to leek mixture.
- Combine sour cream and eggs in a bowl.
- Stir in leeks,spinach,cheese and salt and pepper.
- Heat oven to 190 C.
- Lightly grease pie tin.
- Line tin with pastry, prick base with fork.
- Bake pastry for 15 minutes.
- Pour mixture into pastry shell.
- Bake 30 minutes.
SPINACH LEEK TART
Categories Vegetable
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Fit pastry into 9-inch springform pan. Bake and let cool slightly in the pan. To prepare filling, in a skillet heat 1 tablespoon of the butter and the olive oil over moderate heat. Add spinach and lemon juice; cook 2 minutes. Transfer to a strainer; press to extract excess liquid. Return skillet to moderate heat; add remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Add garlic and leeks; saute until leeks are softened but not browned (about 10 minutes). Stir in bread crumbs; add salt and pepper. Arrange spinach around sides and bottom of baked, cooled crust. Spoon in leek mixture. Spoon tomatoes over top. Return to oven; bake until filling is hot throughout (5 to 8 minutes). Let filling rest 3 to 5 minutes before unmolding tart. Garnish with parsley and Parmesan before serving.
FETTA, SPINACH & LEEK TART
Steps:
- Pre-heat over to 200 degrees C. Grease a rectangular loose base tart pan (35 x 13cm). Cut the leek in half, wash and thinly slice the white and pale green part of the leek to fill 1 cup, loosely packed. Melt the butter in a saucepan and lightly saute the leek over medium heat for 4 minutes. Remove to side bowl. Add the spinach to saucepan, cover and cook until wilted, remove from heat then remove excess moisture by pressing leaves into a strainer. Combine sour cream, cream and eggs, and mix together in a bowl. Add the fetta, leek, spinach and basil, seaon with pepper. Stir well. Line rectangular tart pan with the pastry, over lapping and gently pushing together in the middle. Gently push the pastry into the sides of the pan then trim the edges of excess pastry. (This is easily done by rolling a rolling pin over the rim of the pan.) Place the pastry lined pan on to a baking tray and lightly prick the base with a fork. Pour the pepared fetta misture into the pan. Bake in the middle of the oven for 30-35 minutes until firm and golden in the middle. Remove from pan before cutting and serving.
Tips:
- Use fresh spinach for the best flavor and texture. If using frozen spinach, thaw it completely and squeeze out any excess moisture before using.
- Leeks can be gritty, so be sure to rinse them thoroughly before using. To do this, cut off the root end and the dark green leaves, then slice the leek in half lengthwise. Rinse each half under cold water, separating the layers to remove any dirt or grit.
- For a richer flavor, use a combination of heavy cream and milk. If you don't have heavy cream, you can use all milk, but the tart will be slightly less creamy.
- Season the filling generously with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. You can also add other herbs and spices, such as thyme, oregano, or garlic powder.
- Bake the tart until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set. This will usually take about 30-35 minutes.
Conclusion:
This spinach and leek tart is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. It's also a great way to use up leftover spinach and leeks. With its creamy filling, flaky crust, and fresh herbs, this tart is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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