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Courgette, Feta, and Mint Tart


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  • Author: Paula
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Courgette, Feta, and Mint Tart is a fresh, summery vegetarian dish with crispy puff pastry, tender courgette ribbons, creamy feta, and refreshing mint. Perfect for a light lunch, dinner, or appetizer.


Ingredients

2 medium courgettes (zucchini)

1 tsp fine sea salt

1 x 375g pack ready-rolled puff pastry

1 medium egg, lightly beaten

300 ml full-fat crème fraîche

½ bunch spring onions, finely sliced

1 x 28g pack mint, leaves chopped

1 x 200g pack vegetarian feta cheese, roughly crumbled or chopped

1 tbsp olive oil


Instructions

  1. Prepare the courgettes: Trim and shave thin ribbons of courgette using a vegetable peeler. Salt the ribbons and press to release excess water. Let sit for 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat the oven: Heat the oven to 220°C (fan 200°C, gas 7) and heat an empty baking sheet for a crispy base.
  3. Prepare the pastry: Roll out the puff pastry on a baking sheet lined with parchment, scoring a border and brushing it with beaten egg.
  4. Prepare the filling: Mix crème fraîche with beaten egg, spring onions, mint, and black pepper. Spread this mixture evenly inside the pastry border.
  5. Assemble the tart: Lay the courgette ribbons on top of the filling, sprinkle with crumbled feta, drizzle with olive oil, and season with black pepper.
  6. Bake: Transfer to the preheated baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden and crisp.
  7. Serve: Let the tart rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with extra mint if desired and serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

For a vegan version, use plant-based puff pastry and substitute the crème fraîche and feta with dairy-free alternatives like cashew cream and vegan feta.

For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free puff pastry and ensure all other ingredients are gluten-free.

Feel free to add extra veggies like bell peppers or spinach to the filling for more flavor and nutrition.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 548
  • Sugar: undefined
  • Sodium: undefined
  • Fat: 45g
  • Saturated Fat: 26g
  • Unsaturated Fat: undefined
  • Trans Fat: undefined
  • Carbohydrates: 23g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: undefined