Pesto and zucchini tart: an easy recipe that smells like summer!

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Main Dish
Very Easy
55 min
510 Kcal

The perfect summer pairing in the kitchen has to be pesto and zucchini. Together, they bring everything we love in a summer tart: freshness, fragrance and plenty of flavor! With its golden pastry, thin slices of zucchini and generous layer of pesto, this is the kind of tart we love to make when we want something delicious without spending hours in the kitchen. And for the finishing touch? Add some lovely mozzarella or creamy burrata, a few toasted pine nuts and a little fresh basil ;) Enjoy it with a green salad, take it along on a picnic or share it with friends—it has everything it takes to become a warm-weather classic.

Ingredients

4

Materials

  • mandoline or knife
  • 1 frying pan
  • 1 brush (optional)

Preparation

Preparation10 min
Waiting time15 min
Cook time30 min
  • Pesto and zucchini tart: an easy recipe that smells like summer! - Preparation step 1Cut thicker or thinner strips of zucchini with a mandolin.
  • Pesto and zucchini tart: an easy recipe that smells like summer! - Preparation step 2Place in a bowl and add salt. Distribute salt evenly and chill for at least 15 minutes. Press zucchini to remove excess water.
  • Pesto and zucchini tart: an easy recipe that smells like summer! - Preparation step 3Spread pesto sauce over shortcrust pastry, leaving a border.
  • Pesto and zucchini tart: an easy recipe that smells like summer! - Preparation step 4Top the pesto with slices of zucchini.
  • Pesto and zucchini tart: an easy recipe that smells like summer! - Preparation step 5Fold the edges of the pastry over the filling. Brush the edges with beaten egg.
  • Pesto and zucchini tart: an easy recipe that smells like summer! - Preparation step 6Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F/180°C for 30 minutes. Brown the pine nuts for a few minutes in a frying pan.
  • Pesto and zucchini tart: an easy recipe that smells like summer! - Preparation step 7Add the mozzarella (or burrata) and toasted pine nuts to the tart. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Pesto and zucchini tart: an easy recipe that smells like summer! - Preparation step 8Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
  • Pesto and zucchini tart: an easy recipe that smells like summer! - Preparation step 9And that's it—it's ready!

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FAQ ❓

How do you store pesto and zucchini tart?

Store the tart in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep it fresh for up to 3 days.
Remove the mozzarella and basil, then reheat the tart crust in an oven preheated to 180°C (350°F) for 5 minutes. Add the mozzarella and basil before serving.
Yes, you can use burrata or even goat cheese for a different flavor.
Shortcrust pastry is ideal, but you can also use puff pastry for a crispier texture.
Yes, you can prepare the tart up to the baking stage and refrigerate it before baking.
A light green salad or roasted cherry tomatoes go perfectly with pesto and zucchini tart.
You can leave them out or replace them with sunflower seeds or toasted almonds.

Nutrition

for 1 serving / for 100 g
Calories: 510Kcal
  • Carbo: 31.7g
  • Total fat: 35.5g
  • Saturated fat: 9.2g
  • Proteins: 13.9g
  • Fibers: 2.4g
  • Sugar: 2.4g
  • ProPoints: 14
  • SmartPoints: 17
Nutritional information for 1 serving (184g)

Cookware

oven
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Attributes

Keep refrigerated
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Juliette HessJuliette Hess
I have been creating culinary content for Petitchef since 2017.
I love travelling and discovering new dishes, trying out new food trends and exploring new restaurants.
I’m a huge fan of pasta and noodles in all their forms ❤ from udon noodles to tagliatelle, I love cooking them and even making them from scratch!
I’m currently preparing, filming and photographing your next recipe, and I hope you’ll enjoy it!

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