Grilled Vegetable and Goat Cheese Tart Recipe
The Grilled Vegetable and Goat Cheese Tart Recipe is a beautiful savory dish that combines flaky pastry, creamy goat cheese and colorful grilled vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry thawed
- 4 ounces goat cheese softened
- 1 small zucchini sliced
- 1 small yellow squash sliced
- 1 red bell pepper cut into strips
- 1 small red onion sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg beaten (for egg wash)
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze for drizzling
Instructions
Preheat The Oven
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Prepare The Vegetables
- Toss the zucchini, squash, bell pepper, onion and tomatoes with olive oil and seasonings.
Grill The Vegetables
- Grill the vegetables for about five minutes until lightly charred and tender.
Prepare The Pastry
- Roll the puff pastry into a rectangle and place it on the prepared baking sheet.
Score The Border
- Lightly score a one-inch border around the pastry without cutting all the way through.
Spread The Goat Cheese
- Spread the softened goat cheese evenly inside the scored border.
Arrange The Vegetables
- Place the grilled vegetables evenly over the goat cheese layer.
Brush The Edges
- Brush the pastry border with the beaten egg to create a golden finish.
Bake The Tart
- Bake for about twenty-five minutes until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
Cool Slightly
- Allow the tart to rest for five minutes before slicing.
Garnish
- Sprinkle fresh basil over the tart and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
Serve And Enjoy
- Slice into portions and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Keep the puff pastry cold until baking.
- Grill vegetables without overcooking them.
- Add roasted garlic for deeper flavor.
- Replace goat cheese with ricotta if preferred.
- Sprinkle toasted pine nuts for extra crunch.
- Add spinach or asparagus for variety.
- Finish with cracked black pepper before serving.