December 23, 2024

Healthy Recipe: Zucchini Butter Vegetable Tart

By Independence Good Living

Cody C/for PhillyVoice

Healthy eating gets a flavorful upgrade with this Zucchini Butter Vegetable Tart. With a crisp puff pastry base, tender zucchini butter, and fresh heirloom tomatoes, it’s a simple yet satisfying way to enjoy your favorite vegetables. Whether it’s a light lunch or a shareable dish for a gathering, this tart delivers a balanced, wholesome bite in every slice.

Zucchini Butter Vegetable Tart — makes 8 servings

Ingredients:
• 2 zucchinis or summer squash, large
• 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 sheet of puff pastry, frozen
• 2 heirloom tomatoes, large and ripe
• ½ teaspoon of black pepper
• ¼ cup burrata, fresh (optional)

Directions:

Grate zucchini and discard stem. In a large pan, melt butter. Sauté the garlic until translucent, about one minute. Add the zucchini and sauté until tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lay the puff pastry on the sheet. Spread zucchini butter over the puff pastry, leaving a two-inch border. Fold the border over to make a crust. Bake pastry until golden brown, about 25 minutes. Remove from oven.
Slice tomatoes and arrange over tart. Top with black ground pepper and dollops of burrata, if using. Serve warm or room temperature.
Handy Hint: To get a golden brown crust, reserve some of the melted butter and brush the edges of the tart before it goes in the oven.

Nutritional Information:
Calories: 201.7
Fat: 13.4
Saturated Fat: 2.6
Polyunsaturated Fat: 6.9
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.1
Cholesterol: 3.9
Sodium: 83.2
Carbs: 18.1
Fiber: 1.6
Protein: 3