Vegetarian Sides & Snacks

Mediterranean Puff Pastry Tart

A crisp puff pastry tart topped with sun-dried tomato paste, courgettes, roasted red peppers, feta cheese and zaatar. Ready in 30 minutes for a quick vegetarian lunch.

By Ricky Robinson Updated June 18, 2024

This vegetarian tart is surprisingly easy to prepare, making it an excellent choice for a casual weekend lunch, relaxed dinner or even a picnic. The base is made from crisp, all-butter puff pastry that gets brushed with a concentrated sun-dried tomato paste. This thick, intensely tomatoey spread packs a real flavour punch and gives you a proper base of flavour to work from.

Layered over the top are thin slices of fresh courgette that provide vibrant colour and a tender texture. Roasted red peppers from a jar add gorgeous colour, subtle sweetness and delightfully smoky undertones. These ingredients work together without fuss, each bringing something different to the finished tart.

The zaatar sprinkled on top brings warm, earthy flavours that make all the other ingredients sing together.

To bring it all together, you crumble over creamy, salty feta cheese that contrasts beautifully with the other ingredients. Finally, a sprinkling of zaatar adds warmth and earthiness to the tart.

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Mediterranean Puff Pastry Tart

Making this tart is straightforward. You quickly arrange the toppings on the pre-rolled pastry, then let the oven do the work for you. In under half an hour, you have a savoury tart featuring layers of texture and flavours that will have everyone reaching for a slice. The pastry puffs up around the edges and turns golden whilst the toppings cook through.

The beauty of this recipe is that it looks impressive but requires minimal effort. You do not need to be fancy about it. Just layer the ingredients, pop it in the oven, and you are done. It is good for when you have got people round and want something that looks like you have made an effort without actually spending hours in the kitchen.

Serve it as a light main with a crisp green salad on the side, or slice it into smaller portions for sharing as part of a spread. Either way, the vibrant Mediterranean flavours make it a dish that feels special without being complicated.

Mediterranean Puff Pastry Tart

Feta cheese Puff pastry Sun-dried tomatoes
Total Time 30 min
Servings 4 servings
Calories 385 cal
Protein 11g

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Knife
  • Baking Tray
  • Fork
  • Oven

Instructions

  1. 1
    Preheat the oven 200C and line a large baking tray with baking paper.
  2. 2
    Unfold the pastry sheet and place it on the tray. Mark a 2cm border around the edge of the pastry with a small knife. Then prick the space inside the border with a fork to stop it from rising up during cooking.
  3. 3
    Spread the sun-dried tomato paste over the base of the pastry, just up to the border you have made.
  4. 4
    Scatter over the courgettes circles and the red peppers. Crumble over the feta cheese and then sprinkle over the dried zaatar and pour over some chilli oil to finish.
  5. 5
    Bake in the oven for 20 minutes, or until the sides are puffed up and golden, and the pastry is cooked through.
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Serving Suggestions

Serve warm or at room temperature with a crisp green salad and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Perfect for a light lunch or as part of a sharing platter.

Variations

Try adding sliced olives or capers for extra Mediterranean flavour, or swap the feta for goat's cheese for a creamier finish. You can also add a handful of rocket leaves on top just before serving.

Mediterranean Puff Pastry Tart

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