{"id":900,"date":"2020-09-09T15:38:00","date_gmt":"2020-09-09T19:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fabfoodflavors.com\/?p=900"},"modified":"2020-09-29T22:07:18","modified_gmt":"2020-09-30T02:07:18","slug":"colorful-and-happy-veggie-blossom-tart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fabfoodflavors.com\/colorful-and-happy-veggie-blossom-tart\/","title":{"rendered":"Colorful And Happy Veggie Blossom Tart"},"content":{"rendered":"Jump to Recipe<\/a>\n\n\n
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I saw this Colorful Veggie Blossom Tart on Facebook and Pinterest a few year ago and was totally captivated by the colorful appearance. The first time I made it, my family polished the whole thing off and asked for more! I knew I was onto a good thing. I call it a happy Veggie Blossom Tart since it makes me happy every time I take a bite. And I think it looks a lot like colorful flower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since that time, I have made this veggie blossom tart regularly. In addition to tasting amazing, this tart is extremely adaptable and on numerous occasions made this recipe to clear out my veggie drawer. The tart looks like a complicated endeavor but it is surprisingly easy to put together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In addition to being a wonderful regular treat, I think this colorful tart will look right at home gracing your holiday table. This would be a wonderful option for the vegetarian at your dinner table. I have made this for our Thanksgiving and Christmas meals last year and it melded so well with our traditional festive spread. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The making of Veggie Blossom Tart<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are really 3 parts to making this fabulous tart. First, the pie crust. We are using store bought puff pastry sheet. You can substitue with regular pie crust, or homemade crust. Second is the pesto sauce. You can use your favorite store bought or homemade pesto sauce. This sauce binds all vegetable and crust together to make a delicious tart. Finally, the variety of thinly sliced colorful vegetables. I like to use what is in season and substitute with vegetables my family likes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ingredients and Tools<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

First gather up all the ingredients and tools. To simplify preparation of the veggies, I highly recommend using a kitchen mandoline. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the pie crust – 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed. I am using a store bought crust today. You can use homemade or store bought. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next, for the pesto, please prepare the following items: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 cups fresh basil
\u00be cup pine nuts
\u00be cup parmesan cheese
3 cloves garlic
\u00be cup olive oil, divided
\u00bd cup ricotta cheese
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
If in a hurry, please feel free to use your favorite store bought pesto.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the vegetables. Wash, dry and carefully slice thinly with a kitchen mandoline or a very sharp knife. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 medium zucchinis
2 medium yellow squashes
4 large carrots
1 large eggplant<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Putting the Veggie Blossom Tart together<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For today’s recipe, I am using 1 large eggplant, 2 carrots, 1 zucchini, 1 yellow squash, 1 red pepper, 1 green pepper and 1 yellow pepper. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Start by using a mandolin slicer or vegetable peeler, slice the eggplant, zucchini, yellow squash, carrots and peppers into thin ribbon-like slices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Then on the pre baked pie crust, spread out the pesto mixture evenly on the bottom. Pre-cooking the pie crust means no soggy bottom! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Start layering on the veggie ribbons from the outer rim, working inwards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Make sure to alternate the vegetables so the colors blend beautifully, until the entire shell is completely filled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Last but not least, lightly drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Top with dried oregano.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pop the tart into the oven and bake in the 400\u00b0F oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the veggies are tender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When done, remove from oven and cool on rack for 5 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you like, top the tart with fresh basil leaves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Slice and enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n


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Have you tasted this soft ooey gooey Cinnamon Rolls and tried to make it at home? Read how I put it together here => I Tried Making the Best Cinnamon Rolls at Home!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I made this Fun French Apple Tart and learned a new technique on how to prepare the apples correctly. It makes shaping the tart a breeze. Read how I did it here => Fun French Apple Tart \u2013 Taking up Sara Moulton\u2019s Challenge!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Colorful and Happy Veggie Blossom Tart<\/h2>\n
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A delicious and beautiful vegetable tart made using thinly sliced vegetable arranged to look like a colorful flower blossom. <\/span><\/div>\n
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Prep Time <\/span>30 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Cook Time <\/span>40 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Pre-bake Pie Crust <\/span>15 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Total Time <\/span>1 hour<\/span><\/span> hr<\/span> 25 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
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Course <\/span>Brunch, Main Course<\/span><\/div>
Cuisine <\/span>American, Vegetarian<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Servings <\/span>8<\/span> slices<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

Ingredients
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