Perfectly Crisp French Provencal Savory Tart with Vegetables & Goat Cheese

This French Provencal Savory Tart offers a delicate and flaky crust filled with an abundance of roasted vegetables and creamy goat cheese. It's enhanced with Provencal herbs that infuse the tart with rustic, earthy flavors. This dish works impeccably as a main course for a light lunch or a charming appetizer for a dinner party.

Ingredients

• 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed
• 1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 small eggplant, thinly sliced
• 1 red onion, thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon herbes de Provence
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
• Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry into a rectangle or circle, whatever suits your baking pan. Place the rolled pastry on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
3. In a large bowl, toss together the zucchini, bell peppers, eggplant, and red onion with olive oil, herbes de Provence, salt, and pepper until well coated.
4. Arrange the seasoned vegetable slices evenly over the puff pastry, leaving a small border around the edges.
5. Sprinkle the crumbled goat cheese over the top of the vegetables.
6. Fold the edges of the puff pastry over the filling, pleating it as you go to create a rustic edge.
7. Bake the tart in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden and the vegetables are tender.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before slicing.
9. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.

This Provencal tart is an excellent way to showcase fresh, seasonal vegetables while savoring the creamy richness of goat cheese and the aromatic blend of provencal herbs. Enjoy it warm or at room temperature for a delightful and visually appealing dish.