These savory summer veggie tarts are a perfect way to enjoy the bounty of the season. Packed with fresh vegetables and herbs, these tarts are bursting with flavor and are sure to impress your family and friends. Whether served as an appetizer or a light meal, these tarts are a delicious and colorful addition to any summer gathering.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 zucchini, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow squash, thinly sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for drizzling
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut it into smaller squares or rectangles.
- Place the pastry pieces on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Layer the cherry tomatoes, zucchini, yellow squash, and red onion on top of the pastry pieces, overlapping slightly.
- Sprinkle the chopped herbs and Parmesan cheese over the veggies.
- Season with salt and pepper, then drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden and the vegetables are tender.
- Serve the veggie tarts warm or at room temperature, garnished with additional fresh herbs if desired.
Interesting Facts
Puff pastry is a versatile and easy-to-use ingredient that adds a buttery and flaky texture to these tarts.
Using a variety of colorful vegetables not only makes these tarts visually appealing but also adds a range of different flavors and textures.
Fresh herbs like basil and parsley provide a burst of freshness and elevate the overall taste of the tarts.