Welcome to a culinary journey where flavors and textures dance together in perfect harmony! Discover the Zucchini Tart with Gruyère Cheese and Herbs, a delectable dish that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. This savory tart features a flaky, golden-brown crust that encases a medley of tender zucchini, rich Gruyère cheese, and a vibrant blend of herbs. Each bite offers a symphony of flavors and textures, from the earthy sweetness of the zucchini to the nutty sharpness of the Gruyère, all complemented by the aromatic herbs. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking for a new culinary adventure, this Zucchini Tart with Gruyère Cheese and Herbs is sure to impress.
In addition to the main recipe, this article also offers a collection of equally enticing variations that cater to different dietary preferences and tastes. For those who love the classic combination of flavors, the Traditional Zucchini Tart with Gruyère Cheese and Herbs is a must-try. If you're looking for a vegetarian delight, the Spinach and Zucchini Tart with Feta Cheese is a vibrant and flavorful option. And for those with a sweet tooth, the Zucchini Tart with Ricotta and Honey is a delightful treat that combines the best of both worlds. With so many options to choose from, there's a perfect Zucchini Tart recipe for every palate.
ZUCCHINI AND GOAT CHEESE TART
Steps:
- Place the flour, 3/4 teaspoon of salt, and the butter in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade and pulse 12 to 14 times, until the butter is the size of peas. With the processor running, pour the vinegar and ice water through the feed tube and continue to process and pulse until the dough just comes together. Dump out on a floured board, form into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place the zucchini in a colander set over a plate. Toss it with 2 teaspoons of salt and set aside for 30 minutes. Spread the zucchini out on a clean dish towel, roll it up, and squeeze gently to remove some of the liquid. Put the zucchini slices into a bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. With a fork, mash together the goat cheese, thyme, lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Roll the dough out on a floured board to an 11-inch circle and place on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Spread the dough with the goat cheese mixture, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Lay the zucchini slices in tightly overlapping circles, starting at the very edge of the pastry (the zucchini will shrink when it bakes). Continue overlapping circles of zucchini until the whole tart is covered. Drizzle with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle with pepper. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, until the dough is golden brown. Cut in wedges and serve hot, warm, or at room temperature.
ZUCCHINI TART WITH GRUYERE CHEESE AND HERBS
This tart is wonderful picnic, potluck or party food--it's great served warm, cold or at room temperature! Simple and very tasty, I often make this tart when fresh zucchini are in season. For ease of preparation, I've used a crescent roll crust, but you may use a regular shortcrust pastry if you wish. You will need a 9 or 10-inch tart tin with a removable bottom. P.S. If you don't have a tart or quiche pan, just use a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
Provided by BecR2400
Categories Cheese
Time 35m
Yield 1 Tart, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400F degrees.
- TO MAKE CRUST:.
- Unfold crescent dough from the tube and press dough evenly into the bottom and up the sides of tart pan to form a crust, pressing gently to seal any perforations; spread crust with pesto. (NOTE: If you will be using a shortcrust pastry recipe instead of the crescent roll dough, you will need to blind-bake it before adding the filling).
- TO MAKE FILLING:.
- In a large skillet, saute the zucchini, onion, and garlic in the olive oil until softened, about 10 minutes. Stir in the parsley and the herbes de Provence, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Let cool slightly before stirring in the beaten eggs and cheese.
- With a slotted spoon, transfer the filling into the prepared tart shell and spread evenly; sprinkle the top with a little extra grated cheese. I transfer the tart to a baking sheet to catch any overflow. Bake at 400 F until set and crust is golden, about 16 to 19 minutes.
- Remove to a wire rack and let cool slightly, about 10 minutes, before removing sides of pan.
- TIP: For ease of removal, place the tart on a large can, then carefully pull the sides of the pan down around it (you may need to run a knife around sides of crust to loosen).
- Slide tart off the bottom portion of the pan onto a rimless serving dish or cutting board (or leave it on the base to serve). Let rest 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Good served warm, cold or at room temperature.
EASY ZUCCHINI, TOMATO, AND CHEESE TART
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 to 6 main-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Remove the puff pastry from the package and let thaw at room temperature for about 30 minutes, or until no longer frozen but still cool.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook 5 minutes, or until the onion is slightly tender. Stir in the zucchini and saute just until it begins to soften, about 5 minutes. Mix in the drained tomatoes and raise the heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring often, until the zucchini is tender but not mushy and the juices have evaporated. Let cool.
- Lightly butter a dark-colored 9-inch tart pan with a removable rim or a glass pie plate. On a lightly floured surface, roll the puff pastry into an 11-inch square. Fit it into the tart pan or pie plate. Trim off the overhanging pieces of pastry with scissors. Refrigerate the crust, uncovered, for 15 minutes, or up to 8 hours, covered.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Beat the eggs in a large bowl. Stir in the cheese, salt, pepper, and cooled vegetables. Spoon the mixture into the tart pan. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until the pastry is brown and a knife inserted in the center of the tart comes out clean. Remove the outer rim of the tart pan. Let the tart cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes before slicing. It is best to serve this tart very warm rather than piping hot.
ZUCCHINI TART
This gorgeous tart with thin rounds of zucchini has a hint of creamy Dijonnaise and takes just minutes to create.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Put a baking sheet in the oven and preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Lay the pie dough on a piece of parchment. Slightly raise the edges and crimp. Stir together the mayonnaise and mustard in a small bowl, then spread the mixture over the crust.
- Put the zucchini and thyme in a medium bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil; toss gently to combine. Arrange the slices over the mayonnaise mixture.
- Carefully remove the hot pan from the oven. Slide the parchment paper onto the pan and bake until the crust is golden and the zucchini is tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
CHEESY ZUCCHINI GRATIN
This was my first attempt at a gratin and I think it turned out nicely! It's a healthy, cheesy vegetable casserole.
Provided by Chef AidF
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Summer Squash
Time 1h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Mix Gruyere cheese and panko bread crumbs together in a bowl.
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted. Add zucchini, yellow squash, shallots, and garlic; cook and stir until softened, about 10 minutes. Stir in basil, rosemary, salt, and black pepper; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Mix flour into the skillet. Pour in cream in a steady stream and stir until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Mix in half the cheese mixture. Remove from heat.
- Pour zucchini mixture into a baking dish. Top with remaining cheese mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and golden brown, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22.7 g, Cholesterol 77.5 mg, Fat 25.5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 15.3 g, SaturatedFat 15.9 g, Sodium 265.2 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
ZUCCHINI AND EGG TART WITH FRESH HERBS
Store-bought puff pastry makes easy work of this colorful tart, adapted from "The Modern Cook's Year," a vegetarian cookbook by the British author Anna Jones. When you're rolling out puff pastry, thin flatbread or any other flattened dough, invert the baking sheet so you can unfurl the dough directly on it without the rim getting in the way of your rolling pin. Then parbake the tart without toppings first so that the base cooks through before it's slathered with crème fraîche, piled with a mess of vegetables and eggs, and returned to the oven to finish. (You'll want to bake just until the whites of the eggs start to look glossy and custardy, not firm.) Top with any torn, tender herbs you have on hand, like small parsley sprigs, chives, tarragon or dill, cut into quarters, and serve warm.
Provided by Alexa Weibel
Categories breakfast, brunch, pies and tarts, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 425 degrees. Beat one egg in a small bowl for egg wash.
- On an inverted baking sheet, unfold the puff pastry to lay it out flat. Cut the puff pastry into a 10-by-12-inch rectangle, rolling out and trimming excess as needed. Slice a 3/4-inch strip from the perimeter of the puff pastry from each of the four sides. Brush the remaining puff pastry with the egg wash then prick every few inches of the surface with a fork to prevent puffing. Place the pastry strips along the edge of all four sides to form a border that is raised like the edges of a picture frame, gently pressing to seal. Trim the excess and brush border with egg wash.
- On a second baking sheet, gently toss the zucchini and scallions with 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper. Transfer both baking sheets to the oven (the sheet holding the puff pastry should still be inverted) and bake until vegetables are softened and pastry is puffed and golden, removing the vegetables after 10 minutes and the puff pastry after 20 to 25 minutes. Press the pastry's puffed center gently with your fingertips to deflate.
- Stir the crème fraîche, mustard and lemon zest in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper. Working within the border, brush the mixture over the pastry. Halve the zucchini crosswise at an angle. Arrange the zucchini and scallions on the surface of the pastry, draping the zucchini on its side and reinforcing with the scallions to create four circular nests to hold the eggs.
- Crack each of the remaining four eggs into a small cup then transfer to a nest in the puff pastry. In a small bowl, toss the peas with the remaining 1 teaspoon oil and season with salt and pepper. Avoiding the eggs, sprinkle the tart with the peas. Bake until the egg whites are opaque and custardy and yolks are still runny, about 20 minutes. Season the eggs with salt and pepper and top with torn fresh herbs. Cut the tart into quarters and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 750, UnsaturatedFat 35 grams, Carbohydrate 53 grams, Fat 52 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 18 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 752 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
ZUCCHINI TART
Using an inverted baking sheet in the oven helps give the tart an extra-crisp crust.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes
Time 1h
Yield Makes one 10-by-15-inch tart
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees, and place an inverted baking sheet on the middle rack. Brush a 10-by-15-inch rimmed baking sheet with butter.
- Brush 1 phyllo sheet with butter, and fit into baking sheet, leaving a 1-inch overhang. (Keep remaining phyllo covered with plastic wrap as you work.) Top with a second phyllo sheet in a slightly different position, and brush with butter. Repeat with remaining phyllo and butter, creating a crust with a 1-inch overhang on all sides. Fold edges under to double the thickness. (Don't worry if some pieces crack along the edge.)
- Whisk together eggs, cream, milk, cheese, basil, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
- Crumple 6 layers of foil into a rectangle the size of the tart, and fit into crust. Bake crust, set on inverted sheet, until edges are golden, 7 to 8 minutes. Remove foil. Bake until surface is golden, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer crust to a wire rack, leaving inverted sheet in oven.
- Immediately pour custard carefully into crust (do not overfill). Arrange zucchini over top, slightly overlapping. Bake on inverted sheet until custard is set in center, 20 to 22 minutes. Immediately slide tart onto wire rack, lifting from 1 end using a large, wide spatula. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Tips:
- Choose the right zucchini: Look for small to medium-sized zucchinis that are firm and have a deep green color. Avoid zucchinis that are large or have blemishes.
- Slice the zucchini thinly: This will help them cook evenly and quickly.
- Use a mandoline slicer: This will make it easier to slice the zucchini thinly and evenly.
- Drain the zucchini before adding it to the tart: This will help to prevent the tart from becoming watery.
- Don't overcook the zucchini: The zucchini should be tender but still have a slight crunch.
- Use a good quality Gruyère cheese: The Gruyère cheese will add a rich and nutty flavor to the tart.
- Add fresh herbs: Fresh herbs will add a pop of flavor to the tart.
- Serve the tart warm or at room temperature: The tart can be served warm or at room temperature. It is also delicious the next day.
Conclusion:
This zucchini tart with Gruyère cheese and herbs is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The zucchini is tender and flavorful, the Gruyère cheese is rich and nutty, and the fresh herbs add a pop of flavor. This tart is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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