VERY RUSTIC SPINACH AND FETA TART

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A very simple, tasty, CRUSTLESS tart to throw together in minutes! This, to me, is so typical of the wonderfully casual way in which Mediterranean French dishes are made, quickly, fresh, and no-nonsense. I used a pillow pack of pre-washed baby spinach. If you need to wash it, dry in a salad spinner or dry well with paper towels, or you might have too much liquid. This is the very simplest of rustic dishes, requiring not much in the way of seasoning. Add garlic if you wish. Do not add salt if using a salty feta! Very nice with any meat main dish. DO NOT use swiss chard for this recipe: I've tried it, and swiss chard dries out on top, while real spinach does not. Please see other suggestions in the directions!

Provided by Zurie

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

7 ounces spinach (200g, do NOT use chard) or 7 ounces baby spinach leaves (200g, do NOT use chard)
7 ounces feta cheese (200 g, blotted dry if in brine)
1/2 cup green onion, chopped (125 ml, spring onion, or shallots)
1/2 cup heavy cream (125 ml, I used a thick creme fraiche, or use sour cream OR USE GREEK YOGHURT)
4 eggs, largest size
1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce (5 ml, or use any hot sauce)
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, ground (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 deg F/180 deg Celsius If you have a convection/fan oven, lower heat slightly.
  • Grease a normal-sized pie tin or tart plate with butter.
  • In a large bowl, tear up the spinach leaves. To make this less "rustic", LOL, you can chop the leaves finely!
  • Crumble the feta cheese over the leaves and add the chopped green/spring onions.
  • In another bowl, beat the cream with the eggs until well beaten and very smooth. DO use thick cream: the creme fraiche we get is slightly softer than the consistency of cream cheese, which is great! Or use sour cream, which is thicker than plain cream.
  • Add to the bowl of vegetables, Tabasco, and if you like, the nutmeg.
  • Stir this whole funny mess together.
  • Scrape into the greased tart plate, and bake in the pre-heated oven for 30 - 35 minutes, When done, it will be puffed up slightly in the centre, and will not wobble when you shake it.
  • Can wait in a warming oven.
  • NOTE: this recipe can be "refined" by slicing the dried leaves finely, and the final mixture baked in individual tartlet tins. In that case, serve it with a topping of thick yoghurt (Greek style) seasoned with a little salt, pepper, and a sprinkling of paprika. This way, it can be little tartlets for a buffet or other occasion -- and it will still be quick and easy to do.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.2, Fat 18.1, SaturatedFat 10.9, Cholesterol 182.4, Sodium 479.3, Carbohydrate 4, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.9, Protein 10.7

lela leader
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The tart was a bit dry. I think I would add more milk or cream to the filling next time.


Tanjina akther Alo
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This tart was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would use less feta cheese next time.


King Tshepzin
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I'm not usually a fan of spinach, but this tart was delicious! The feta cheese and tomatoes really balanced out the flavor.


Vincent Thembinkosi Maseko
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This was the perfect dish to serve for a brunch. It was light and flavorful, and everyone loved it.


darrell ROBINSON
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This tart was a big hit at my party! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Bethany Leabourn
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I loved this tart! The crust was so flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.


Ayuub Heybe
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This was a great recipe! The tart was easy to make and tasted amazing. I would definitely recommend it to others.


Marlie montera
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This tart was delicious! The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make it again.


Suhel Rana Rana
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This was my first time making a tart and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the tart came out looking just like the picture. The flavor was also amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Benton Robinson
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I made this tart for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of spinach, feta, and tomatoes. The crust was also perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again.


Mey Lass
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This spinach and feta tart was a delightful culinary experience. The flaky crust paired perfectly with the creamy filling, and the tangy feta cheese added a burst of flavor. I highly recommend this recipe for anyone looking for a delicious and easy-t


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