Description
Roasted vegetable tart showcases Mediterranean flavors with an innovative eggplant-based crust. Colorful layers of zucchini, bell peppers, and tomatoes create a delightful canvas that invites you to savor each Mediterranean-inspired bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Roasted Vegetable Tart with Eggplant Crust
Main Vegetables:
- 3 medium eggplants, sliced lengthwise into 0.5 inches (1.27 centimeters) pieces
- 2 zucchini, cut on the diagonal
- 1 yellow squash, cut on the diagonal
- 6 to 8 small asparagus
- 1 handful of grape tomatoes, halved
Cheese:
- 1 shredded mix of fontina and asiago cheeses
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Oils:
- Olive oil for drizzling
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Chopped basil
- Chopped parsley
Instructions
- Transform the oven into a culinary hotspot by setting the temperature to 425°F, preparing for a vegetable symphony.
- Drizzle olive oil generously across a sheet pan, creating a glistening canvas for eggplant transformation.
- Artfully arrange eggplant slices on the pan, seasoning with a delicate sprinkle of salt and pepper, then anoint with another shimmer of olive oil.
- Roast the eggplant until they morph into golden, supple sheets that bend with elegant flexibility, then carefully set aside.
- Repeat the roasting ritual with zucchini and yellow squash, coaxing out their natural sweetness and tender texture.
- Craft a rustic foundation by draping the roasted eggplant slices around the tart pan, allowing their edges to create an organic, scalloped border.
- Blanket the eggplant base with a luxurious layer of shredded vegan cheese, ensuring complete coverage.
- Choreograph a colorful vegetable ballet by positioning roasted zucchini, yellow squash, crisp asparagus, and vibrant grape tomatoes across the cheesy landscape.
- Dust the vegetable tableau with an additional veil of shredded cheese, maintaining the visual integrity of each ingredient.
- Slide the tart onto a baking sheet and nestle into the 400°F oven, allowing 15-20 minutes for the cheese to melt and develop a golden crown.
- Rescue the tart from the oven and let it rest momentarily, allowing flavors to harmonize.
- Conclude the culinary performance by scattering freshly chopped basil and parsley, adding a final flourish of herbaceous brightness.
Notes
- Snap-quick roasting transforms ordinary vegetables into a stunning, flavor-packed tart centerpiece that surprises and delights.
- Layering colorful vegetables creates a rustic, artisan-style presentation that looks professionally crafted yet effortlessly homemade.
- Smart cheese placement ensures maximum melting coverage while keeping each vegetable’s unique texture and color visible during baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg