Tomato, Zucchini + Goat Cheese Tarts
For this month's Secret Recipe Club, I was assigned Gastronomical Sovereignty. I was so excited because Kristy always has the sweetest things to say and her blog is simply beautiful. Her recipes are organic and fresh...and that's why I chose her tomato & zucchini tart for my recipe to recreate this month. I must admit that since Penelope was born, I haven't been great about making healthy choices. I haven't had nearly as many vegetables as I'd like. And so when I found this recipe which called for fresh tomatoes and zucchini, I knew it would be a great Friday evening dinner for Shaun and me. Oh and I should mention that it was incredibly simple and quick - just the kind of recipe I can handle these days as a working mom with a 3 month old and a hungry husband at home. While Kristy made one big tart that was then cut into pieces, I made individual tarts because, well, breaking out a rolling pin was just too much work for me.
Tomato, Zucchini + Goat Cheese Tarts
*Adapted from Gastronomical Sovereignty
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
On a flat, dry surface, sprinkle some flour. Unfold the puff pastry.
Cut into 4 squares and place on the baking sheet. Prick all over with a fork. Crumble the goat cheese over the pastry, leaving a small border around the edges of each tart.
In a bowl, coat the zucchini slices with olive oil, salt and pepper. Place onto the tarts. Top with tomatoes.
Bake for 20 minutes.
Enjoy immediately!
This was such a great, fresh, easy dinner! Thanks Kristy for the recipe. I could see using this as a base for so many other options too! Next time, i can't wait to add some garlic and herbed goat cheese to the mix, as well as fresh basil (which the original recipe calls for and which I forgot :/)
I hope you all have a great week!
p.s. thank you all so much for your kind words about my sweet Chloe girl. Though it has been incredibly tough and sad for my family, we know she is in a better place. Give your 4-legged friends extra hugs today :)
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I love simple, delicious meals like this. This looks light and refreshing for the summer! Great pictures!
these simple tarts look outstanding! so many options for future combinations - as long as goat cheese is involved I'm sure they will be amazing :-) Great SRC pick (visiting from Group A)
These tarts look great. A good way to use up any extra produce summer brings!
This looks divine and super easy to make - love it!! Glad to be part of SRC group C with you!
This looks like a great use of garden fresh veggies--I'll have to keep it in mind for this summer!
I looooove how easy these are!
I have a feeling I'll be making these often once summer hits and we are in tomato & zucchini heaven :)
These look awesome!