Fig tart
Fig tart has fresh figs and vegetarian cheese inside a light and crispy filo pastry shell. It makes a tasty vegetarian lunch or dinner and is simple to prepare.
Ingredients
For the pastry case
- 3 sheets filo pastry
- 3 tbsps olive oil
For the filling
- 8 figs
- 100 g feta
- ¼ leek
- 4 eggs
Instructions
To prepare the filo pastry case
- Lay one sheet of filo over the flan dish and lightly brush here and there with olive oil. Fold the edges into the dish and brush with olive oil.
- Repeat with the second and third sheets of filo, laying each at a different angle.
To prepare the filling
- Slice the leek and place in the base of the lined flan dish.
- Wash and dry the figs and slice each fig in half. Arrange the fig halves in the flan dish.
- Crumble the cheese and place between the fig halves.
- Whisk the eggs and pour into the pastry case between the figs.
To bake
- Bake the tart in the centre of the oven at 180oC, 350oF, gas mark 4 until the egg mixture is cooked and the filo is starting to turn golden. This should take around 30 to 40 minutes but check regularly to avoid it becoming overcooked.
Notes
How to serve
Fig tart can be enjoyed warm shortly after is has been cooked. It can also be chilled and enjoyed cold. It is not suitable for reheating.
How to store
If you wish to eat the fig tart cold, leave to cool and store in the fridge where it can be kept until the next day.
Tips
- Fig tart is not suitable for reheating.
- If you don't have filo pastry, shortcrust pastry can be used instead (made either with white or wholemeal flour).
- When using the filo pastry keep the sheets wrapped until ready to use so that they do not dry out.
- Try to select figs of a similar size to make them easier to arrange.
- If the filo pastry looks to be cooking too quickly cover the edge of the pastry with foil and return to the oven. Remove the foil when the tart is cooked.
Nutrition
Calories: 458kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 15gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 248mgSodium: 558mgPotassium: 439mgFiber: 4gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 770IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg
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