Jamie Oliver 5 Ingredients Minty Courgette Tart

This delicious Minty Courgette Tart is a quick and simple dish that’s perfect for a light lunch or dinner. With creamy goat’s cheese, tangy olive tapenade, and tender courgettes, it’s a flavorful, satisfying meal. The puff pastry crust adds a delightful crunch, making this tart both easy and impressive!

This Minty Courgette Tart Recipe Is From 5 Ingredients Mediterranean Cookbook by Jamie Oliver.

Ingredients Needed:

• 1.5kg courgettes
• 1 heaped teaspoon dried mint
• 320g sheet of ready-rolled puff pastry (cold)
• 6 teaspoons black olive tapenade
• 80g goat’s cheese

How To Cook This Minty Courgette Tart:

1. Cook the courgettes: Trim and peel the courgettes, then quarter them lengthways and remove the seedy core. Roughly chop the courgettes and place them in a large shallow casserole pan over medium heat with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the dried mint. Cook gently for 30 minutes, stirring regularly, until soft. Mash half of the courgettes with a potato masher and fold them back through the rest. Season to taste, then let it cool for 5 minutes.
2. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
3. Prepare the pastry: Unroll the puff pastry sheet onto its paper and place it on a baking tray. Spoon the cooled courgettes over the pastry, leaving a 1cm border around the edge. Fold up the sides and press the corners to secure them. Brush the exposed pastry edges with a little oil.
4. Bake the tart: Place the tray at the bottom of the oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden and puffed up.
5. Add toppings and serve: Dot the olive tapenade over the tart, and break the goat’s cheese into pieces, scattering it on top. Serve immediately.

Note: If you’d like to use courgette flowers, try growing them at home or find them at farmers’ markets. Simply arrange them on top of the tart and drizzle with oil before baking.

Recipe Tips

• Use cold puff pastry: Keep the puff pastry cold until you’re ready to use it. This helps it puff up nicely in the oven.
• Cook courgettes slowly: Cooking the courgettes on low heat allows them to become tender without burning and ensures they absorb the mint flavor.
• Let the courgette mixture cool: Make sure the courgette filling is cooled slightly before adding it to the puff pastry. If it’s too hot, it may cause the pastry to become soggy.
• Press the pastry edges firmly: Folding and pressing the edges of the pastry ensures the filling stays in place and gives the tart a nice crust.
• Goat’s cheese for extra flavor: Goat’s cheese adds a creamy, tangy contrast to the savory courgette mixture.

How To Store & Reheat Leftovers

Storing: Allow the tart to cool completely before storing. Place it in an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Reheating: To reheat, place the tart in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 10-15 minutes until warmed through and the pastry is crisp. You can also reheat it in the microwave, but the pastry may not stay as crispy.

Freezing: This tart can be frozen before baking. Simply assemble the tart without baking, wrap it tightly, and freeze it for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before baking as directed.

Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 584 kcal
• Fat: 41.8g
• Saturated Fat: 15.8g
• Protein: 15.9g
• Carbohydrates: 50.9g
• Sugars: 7.5g
• Salt: 1.3g
• Fibre: 5.4g

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