Tomato Tart with Basil
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 1 reviewTomato Tart with Basil Recipe. A fresh and light appetizer that sets the tone for any occasion.
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Ingredients
| phyllo (frozen) | 3/4 lb | thawed |
| unsalted butter | 1/4 cup | melted |
| Pistou | ||
| basil (bunch) | 1 | |
| garlic clove | 3 | |
| tomato - chopped (canned) | 1/2 cup | |
| olive oil | 1/2 cup | |
| salt | 1/4 tsp | to taste |
| black pepper | 1 pinch | to taste |
| Topping | ||
| plum tomato | 4 | sliced thin |
| garlic clove | 1 | diced |
| olive oil | 2 tsps | |
| Garnish | ||
| basil (fresh) | 1/2 cup | leaves on top |
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
- On a baking sheet place a piece of parchment paper. Roll out the phyllo dough and brush melted unsalted butter between each layer. Place a large plate flat over the phyllo dough and using a knife cut around the edge to form a circle.
- Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 12 to 14 minutes.
- To make the Pistou place the bunch of basil, garlic, and canned tomatoes. As it is blending slowly stream in the olive oil. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Spread the Pistou over the phyllo dough.
- Layer the tomato slices in a spiral pattern from the center out and sprinkle with diced garlic.
- Drizzle the tomatoes with olive oil.
- Bake for an additional 8 minutes.
- Garnish with basil. Slice into pieces and serve.
Notes
1 tart makes 6 to 8 servings.