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Zucchini Tarte Tatin

Yield 4

Author Lucy Tweed

Cook time

1 Hour

Total time

1 Hour

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Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 zucchini (courgette), cut into 5 mm (1⁄4 inch) rounds
• 1 brown onion, cut into thin rings
• 1 eggplant (aubergine), cut into 1 cm (1⁄2 inch) rounds
• 2 tomatoes, cut into 5 mm (1⁄4 inch) rounds
• Fine salt and freshly ground black pepper, to season
• 230 g (81⁄2 oz) fresh ricotta (the deli kind in a basket)
• 1⁄2 cup (50 g) grated cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest
• 1 garlic clove, smashed
• 1⁄4 cup basil pesto (store-bought is fine)
• 2 sheets ready-made frozen puff pastry, cut into 30 cm (12 inch) rounds
• Small handful of basil leaves, to sprinkle on top

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) fan-forced. Grease a 28 cm (111⁄4 inch) non-stick ovenproof frying pan with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil.
2. Layer the zucchini, onion, eggplant, and tomatoes in the prepared pan, seasoning each layer with salt and pepper as you go.
3. Drizzle with another tablespoon of olive oil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and add 2 tablespoons of water, then return it to the oven for a further 10 minutes.
4. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly, around 10 minutes. Increase the oven to 250°C (480°F) fan-forced.
5. Combine the ricotta, cheddar, lemon zest, garlic, and pesto in a medium bowl.
6. Spoon the ricotta mixture on top of the tomatoes, leaving a 2 cm (3⁄4 inch) bare edge around the circumference to tuck the pastry into.
7. Place both pastry sheets on top of the cheese and tuck them in at the sides to create an extra crispy layered puff. If using thick puff pastry, one layer will suffice.
8. Pop the pan back in the oven and bake for 15–20 minutes, watching carefully for puffy perfect crispness. Rotate the pan if there is a hotspot and any areas are getting too dark.
9. Let the pan cool slightly to avoid burns, then flip it straight onto your serving plate.
10. Decorate with a few basil leaves and cut into wedges to serve.

Notes

Optional Ingredients: Obedience and extra basil leaves for garnish.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

1016

Fat

72 g

Sat. Fat

21 g

Carbs

73 g

Fiber

8 g

Net carbs

65 g

Sugar

10 g

Protein

22 g

Sodium

602 mg

This information is a guide only, and can vary due to a number of factors including precision of measurements, brands, ingredient freshness, or the source of nutrition data.