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Green Tomato and Gruyère Tart

Ready to transform humble green tomatoes into a tart that’s bound to impress? Let's get cooking!
Course Appetizer, Brunch
Cuisine American
Budget Splurge
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 6 slices
Calories 399kcal

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Bowl
  • Parchment paper

Ingredients

  • 3 medium-sized firm, green tomatoes, cored and cubed
  • 3 TBS white balsamic vinegar or regular
  • 2 TBS olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 TBS granulated sugar
  • 1 rectangle frozen puff pastry dough thawed but still chilled
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese

Instructions

  • Toss the cubed tomatoes with balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper and sugar.
  • Spread the tomatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet including the liquid. You can omit the sugar but it does help with carmelization and reduces the tartness.
  • Roast in a 350 degree oven for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
  • Cut ½" to ¾' of puff pastry from the edges. Brush the edge with egg white and place the cut strips on edges to form a well.
  • Spread the grated cheese in an even layer inside the well. Save a bit of cheese for the top if desired.
  • Place the cooled roasted tomatoes on the cheese and pour any of the liquid left in the pan over the top. Sprinkle the reserved cheese on the tomatoes.
  • Place the tart on parchment paper on a roasting pan in a 375 degree oven until the pastry puffs up and becomes golden brown, about 25 minutes. Watch carefully for big pockets of air bubbles that might form. Use a wooden skewer or the tip of a knife to pop the bubbles and let them deflate. You might have to do this more than once.
  • Let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 399kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 388mg | Potassium: 185mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 604IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 237mg | Iron: 1mg