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

ZA MOBILE GAMING Ullah
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I'm always looking for new and creative ways to cook zucchini, and these tarts definitely fit the bill. They're delicious and visually appealing.


Bhubon Mondal
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These tarts are a great way to use up leftover zucchini. I always have zucchini on hand, so this is a great recipe to have in my back pocket.


Sithembile Witness Dladla
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Overall, I thought this was a great recipe. The tarts were delicious and easy to make. I would definitely recommend them to others.


Arshad iqbal Arshad iqbal
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I found that the tarts were a little too oily for my taste. I think I would use less olive oil next time.


Touseef Malik
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The only thing I would change about this recipe is to add a little more garlic to the pesto.


Everton Walker
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I made these tarts for a picnic, and they were a big hit. They're easy to transport, and they hold up well at room temperature.


Donna Lucas
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These tarts are perfect for a summer party. They're light and refreshing, and they can be served at room temperature.


Toheeb Damilare
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I love the pop of color that the zucchini and pesto give to these tarts.


tanver khan
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These tarts are so versatile. I've served them as an appetizer, main course, and even dessert.


Roscoe Timmons
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I'm not usually a fan of zucchini, but these tarts changed my mind! The pesto really complements the zucchini flavor.


Dajon Rosemond
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I love how easy these tarts are to make. I always have zucchini on hand, and the pesto is a great way to use up fresh basil.


Rj Kamran
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These zucchini pesto tarts were a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of flavors was perfect, and the presentation was beautiful.