Keto Savory Vegetable Tart

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Keto Savory Vegetable Tart has a low content of carbs, and it is also gluten-free. This tart is made with the combination of keto-friendly roasted vegetables like bell pepper, zucchini, & tomatoes along with the silky almond flour crust. The filling is creamy and cheesy, so it has a thick and custard-like taste. We can easily have this tart in the low-carb, gluten-free, and keto diet, so it is great for lunch, dinner, or breakfast. This Keto Savory Vegetable Tart is rich in fiber, protein, and healthy fats, so this tart keeps us full all day. You can have this tart warm or cold, and serve it with the crispy salad. This is a very tasty dish that everyone will love this dish. It just comprises 4g net carbs, so we can have this without the guilt.

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STATS:

  • Serving size: 1 slice
  • Time of cooking: 35 mints.
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean, Low-Carb
  • Overall time: 55 mints.
  • Course: Main/Brunch
  • Calories: 280 kcal
  • Diet: Keto, Gluten-Free
  • Time of preparation: 20 mints.
  • Serving: 8 slices

EQUIPMENT:

  • Spatula
  • Parchment paper
  • Pan
  • Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Baking sheet

INGREDIENTS:

CRUST:

  • 2 cups almond flour
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • ¼ cup melted butter
  • 1 large egg

FILLING:

  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 small zucchini
  • ½ red bell pepper
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes
  • ½ red onion
  • ½ cup mozzarella
  • 3 large eggs
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • Salt & pepper
  • ¼ tsp. dried thyme
  • Fresh basil

INGREDIENTS NOTES:

ALMOND FLOUR:

  • Flour of almond is a keto alternative of regular flour to prepare the low-carb & gluten-free crust, and it should be fine.

PARMESAN CHEESE:

  • Parmesan cheese in the crust provides a delicious, nutty, and salty taste in the crust.

EGGS:

  • Eggs are incorporated into the crust to bind the crust, and they also help to prepare the creamy crust.

BUTTER:

  • Using butter in the crust provides richness and also helps to build the structure.

ZUCCHINI:

  • Zucchini is incorporated into the filling to provide moisture.

RED BELL PEPPER:

  • Bright red bell pepper provide the color and sweetness in the pie along with crunch.

CHERRY TOMATOES:

  • Using cherry tomatoes in the pie to provide the juicy taste, and it also has few carbs.

RED ONIONS:

  • It is incorporated in the filing to prepare the flavorful and sharp tart.

MOZZARELLA CHEESE:

  • Presence of Mozzarella cheese in the filling to provide the cheesy taste, and it also makes the filing creamy and melty.

HEAVY CREAMS:

  • It is incorporated in the filling to prepare the custard-like and thick filing.

OLIVE OIL:

  • It is incorporated to roast the vegetables, and it also provides healthy fats in tart.

SALT & PEPPER:

  • Seasoning the tart will require the powdered black pepper & salt.

THYME:

  • Thyme is included in the filing to provide the aroma and also enhance the taste.

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INSTRUCTION:

  1. We would adjust the temperature of the oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Now combine the butter, egg, salt, Parmesan, & almond flour and add the mix to the tart and press properly.
  3. We can bake for 10 minutes until the crust gets golden.
  4. Now we can put the zucchini, onions, bell pepper, tomatoes, along with the salt and oil, in a pan and roast for 15 minutes.
  5. We can add the heavy cream, black pepper, eggs, and salt to the dish and whisk to combine.
  6. Put the tart to bake for twenty to twenty-five minutes so that it gets brown.
  7. Cool down the tart for some time, and then make the slices.
  8. We would garnish this tart with basil leaves and have it warm.

SERVING IDEAS:

  • Serve the tart with vinaigrette and a green salad.
  • Salmon or grilled chicken also serves as a side dish with this tart.
  • We can have this tart with the Greek Yogurt or sour cream.
  • Serve this tart with green beans or grilled asparagus.
  • Almond crackers or keto garlic bread also pair with this tart.

TIPS:

  • We would properly press the crust to avoid burnt thin patches.
  • You don’t have to pack too many vegetables and utilize the mixture of eggs to keep the balance.
  • We would have to cool the tart for some time to slice it smoothly.
  • You would also add seasonal vegetables in a tart, like mushrooms, spinach, or eggplant.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Place the slices in the closed box and store them for four days.

FREEZER:

  • We can cover the tart slices with the saran wrap and store the tart for two months.

FAQs:

Can I prepare the non-dairy crust?

  • We would utilize the vegan butter and nutritional yeast to prepare the non-dairy crust.

Will we prepare the crust with the coconut flour?

  • This tart is made with this flour but we need to alter the quantity of liquid ingredients as needed.

Can we prepare this dish for the meal prep?

  • We would easily prepare this dish for the meal prep because it stores and warms up well.

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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 280 kcal
Total carbs: 7g
Net carbs: 4g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 11g
Fat: 24g
Sodium: 310mg
Potassium: 290mg
Calcium: 120mg
Iron: 1.2mg
Vitamin A: 700 IU
Serving size: 1 slice (1/8 of tart)