These mini zucchini tarts with microgreens and goat cheese are a delicious appetizer or a great addition to a brunch menu.
For this savory tart, you'll use a puff pastry instead of a pie crust for a lighter crust.
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This delicious zucchini tart is really a wonderful bite and a delicious way to enjoy the fresh zucchini flavors! They make great appetizers or a light lunch and are so tasty. The combination of buttery puff pastry with the creamy goat cheese and fresh zucchini is the best.
This recipe doesn't require a tart pan. We'll use a sheet of puff pastry for the crust and use a regular baking sheet. It's a simple recipe and a wonderful way to use summer zucchini.
Ingredients
Here's what you'll need to make these delicious puff pastry tarts.
- Puff pastry - You can purchase puff pastry sheets at the grocery store. They may be in the freezer section or refrigerated section. If frozen, thaw before using.
- Egg - You'll use an egg to make an egg wash to brush across the puff pastry dough to give them a nice golden brown color.
- Goat cheese - I love the tangy and creamy flavor of goat cheese with the zucchini and puff pastry, but if you don't have any, you can use cream cheese, ricotta cheese or even a mozzarella cheese. Though the flavor will be different.
- Zucchini - Zucchini season is in the summer months, from May to August, but you can usually find zucchini year-round. If you don't have any on hand, you can substitute summer squash.
- Olive oil - Olive oil will coat the zucchini and help it cook in the oven.
- Microgreens - You can generally find microgreens near the bagged salads at the grocery store.
Instructions
These tarts are easy to make, you just need to make sure to prep the puff pastry!
- Preheat oven temperature to 375 degrees F.
- Place a sheet of parchment paper over two baking sheets and lay puff pastry squares on top.
- Using a paring knife, cut a ¼ inch border along the edges of each pastry. Then prick each piece several times with a fork.
- Brush beaten egg across the pastry.
- Cover the interior of each puff square with a layer of cheese crumbles.
- In a large bowl, gently toss the sliced zucchini with the olive oil and salt and pepper.
- Add 3 to 4 zucchini slices on top of the goat cheese.
- Bake tarts in preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden and puffed.
- Let cool for 1 to 2 minutes before removing from parchment paper.
- Top with microgreens and serve.
Substitutions & Variations
Feel free to top the tarts with more fresh herbs (like fresh basil) after baking.
If you love garlic, top the tarts with minced garlic cloves just before baking.
Give some extra herb flavor and try this recipe with Boursin cheese instead of goat cheese.
Tips for Making These Zucchini Tarts
- The microgreens really complete the tarts because they give a great peppery kick. If you can't find them, thinly sliced radishes would work perfectly as well.
- You can certainly make your own, but I think store-bought puff pastry is just as good - I recommend the Dufour brand, which makes a delicious buttery crust.
- Make sure to defrost puff pastry according to package directions. I often defrost it in the fridge for a day before I need to use it.
Storage
Store leftover zucchini tarts in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. They will not freeze well.
FAQs
What are tarts?
Tarts are versatile little pastries. They can be savory or sweet, and range from breakfast food to dessert food. Unlike many pastries, tarts are not covered by a pastry dough. Instead, they're left open to expose the fillings.
They're quite easy to make and can be made in many delicious ways.
Some tarts consist of a pie crust with a crumbly texture, but I prefer them made with puff pastry for a lighter and flakier crust. It also makes for an easy tart recipe.
What are microgreens?
Microgreens are the sprouts of various vegetables and herbs. They're picked and sold when they are between 1 and 3" tall and are known to be highly concentrated in nutrients. They make a great topping on certain recipes because they look pretty and add a bit of a spicy-herby element.
What to Serve with Zucchini Tarts
- Grilled Halibut - This tart recipe makes a wonderful side dish to this grilled halibut recipe for a light meal. The lemon honey butter, made with lemon zest and garlic, pairs perfectly with the halibut and fresh flavors of the tarts.
- Lemon Garlic Sole - This delicious, healthy baked sole recipe with lemon juice and garlic is ready in just a few minutes and is a wonderful main dish with these delicious tarts.
- Tinned Fish Board - Tinned fish boards are a mix of several types of canned fish, crackers, cheese, condiments, and other small bites. They make a wonderful appetizer to serve alongside some zucchini tarts at your next party.
More Delicious Summer Appetizers
- Prosciutto Ricotta Crostini - This delicious prosciutto ricotta crostini recipe is easy to pull together and perfect for a canapes party or chill appetizer.
- Spinach and Feta Puffs - These spinach puffs pack a salty little feta punch and make a perfect appetizer.
- Parmesan Roasted Broccoli - You'll roast the broccoli with parmesan cheese at a high heat to get crispy bits that are ever so lightly charred. They're wonderful next to your main course or as an appetizer.
- The Best Green Salad - This is the best green salad recipe and makes a great side salad or appetizer. It's got crumbled pecorino, rich panko, soft butter lettuce, and a bright jolt of red spring onions.
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Zucchini Tartlets
These zucchini tartlets with microgreens and goat cheese are a delicious appetizer or a great addition to a brunch menu.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, cut into 12 pieces
- 1 egg, beaten
- 4 ounces goat cheese
- 1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- pinch of salt and pepper
- ⅓ cup microgreens
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Place sheets of parchment paper over two baking trays and lay puff pastry squares on top.
- Using a paring knife, cut ¼ inch borders along the edges of each pastry. Then prick each piece several times with a fork.
- Brush beaten egg across the pastry.
- Cover the interior of each puff square with a layer of cheese crumbles.
- In a mixing bowl, gently toss the zucchini with the olive oil and salt and pepper.
- Add 3 to 4 slices of zucchini on top of the goat cheese.
- Bake tarts for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden and puffed.
- Let cool for 1 to 2 minutes before removing from parchment paper.
- Top with microgreens and serve.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 57Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 62mgCarbohydrates: 2gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 3g