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Zucchini and goat cheese tart with salad

This zucchini and goat cheese tart with salad is a quick savory tart for 4 people, ready in 55 minutes, rated easy, for €2.60 per person. The key is salting and draining the zucchini well before cooking, so the crust doesn't turn soggy. Fresh goat cheese and thyme bring the flavor, while the salad adds crunch on the side.

When zucchini piles up, it's time for a pretty tart with fresh goat cheese and thyme, with a crisp salad on the side.

Zucchini and goat cheese tart with salad
Total time
55 min
Difficulty
Easy
Cost per person
€2.60
Calories per person
460 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach
Season
Spring, Summer
The kids
They generally like it

When zucchini piles up at the market or in the garden, this tart turns it into an easy full meal. The sautéed slices stay soft under the fresh goat cheese and thyme filling, while the shortcrust pastry keeps a crisp base as long as you drain the vegetables well beforehand. The result is mild, fragrant, never watery.

This tart works just as well on a weeknight, served with a simple green salad, as it does on a Sunday table where you slice it in front of guests. Kids generally like it, since fresh goat cheese is milder than aged goat cheeses, and it tastes good warm or cold, which makes it easy to prepare a bit ahead.

The ingredients

4 people

Dairy

  • Shortcrust pastry 1
  • Fresh goat cheese 150 g
  • Eggs 3
  • Heavy cream 20 cl

Fruits and vegetables

  • Zucchini 600 g
  • Thyme 4 sprigs
  • Green salad 1

Pantry

  • Olive oiloften in the pantry 2 tbsp
  • Saltoften in the pantry 1 pinch
  • Pepperoften in the pantry 1 pinch

Allergens Gluten, Lactose, Eggs

The step by step recipe

  1. Cut the zucchini into thin rounds, salt them, and let them sit for ten minutes to draw out the water. 10 min

    Pat them dry well with paper towels before sautéing.

  2. Sauté them in olive oil until tender and just barely golden. 8 min

    Cook them in two batches, they brown better when they're not crowded.

  3. Whisk the eggs with the cream, crumbled goat cheese, thyme, salt, and pepper.

    Fresh goat cheese crumbles more easily when it's well chilled.

  4. Roll out the pastry in a tart pan, prick it, add the zucchini, and pour in the egg mixture.

    Sprinkle a spoonful of breadcrumbs on the base to keep it crisp.

  5. Bake at 180°C until the tart is golden, then serve with the dressed salad. 35 min

    Let it cool for ten minutes, it slices more cleanly.

Our tips to get it right

  • Pick firm, medium sized zucchini, they hold less water and release less liquid during cooking.
  • Drain the fresh goat cheese well if it looks moist, otherwise the filling can stay a bit runny in the center of the tart.
  • Check for doneness by poking the center with a knife tip, it should come out just barely moist, not liquid.

The variations

  • Swap the fresh goat cheese for crumbled feta for a saltier, more pronounced flavor.
  • For a richer version, add sautéed bacon bits with the zucchini before filling the crust.
  • To save time, use a pre rolled puff pastry sheet and cut the baking time by five minutes.

What to serve it with

  • A crisp green salad, simply dressed
  • A glass of cold dry white wine
  • A few extra cherry tomatoes on the side

Storage

This tart keeps for two to three days in the fridge in a sealed container. It freezes well once baked and cooled, reheat it in the oven afterward to keep the crust crisp. Avoid the microwave, which softens the pastry.

Questions about this dish

Can you make this tart ahead of time?

Yes, you can bake it in the morning and serve it warm or cold that evening. You can also prepare the filling and sauté the zucchini the day before, then assemble the tart right before baking.

Do you really need to salt and drain the zucchini?

Yes, this step is what keeps the tart from turning soggy. Ten minutes with salt is enough, then pat the slices dry before sautéing.

What cheese can replace fresh goat cheese?

Crumbled feta or drained fresh curd cheese both work well instead. The flavor will be a bit different, but the texture of the filling will still hold up.

Is this tart good for kids?

Yes, fresh goat cheese is mild and not too strong, which kids generally enjoy. If some of them don't like thyme, you can use just half the amount in the filling.

How long does it take to make a zucchini and goat cheese tart with salad?

Count 55 min in total, prep and cooking included. The recipe is rated “easy”.

How many calories are in a zucchini and goat cheese tart with salad?

About 460 kcal per serving, for a recipe meant for 4 people. Calories are calculated by Kiloach, your weight coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.

How much does a zucchini and goat cheese tart with salad cost?

About €2.60 per serving, or €10.40 for 4 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe contains gluten, lactose, eggs. Always check the labels of the products you buy.

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