Corsican Swiss Chard and Herb Tart

Hello my Foodies, 

This deliciously savory veggie and herb tart might be the perfect extra dish for the holidays. 

This tart was inspired by Chef Ottolenghi. In his new cooking show, he travels through the Mediterranean learning the local cuisine and making his own interpretations of each location's ingredients. A similar tart was made on the Corsican Island off the coast of France. 

This recipe is my interpretation. 

Find what is fresh and local to your area and I invite you to experiment as I have with this veggie tart!

INGREDIENTS

4 cups of chopped Swiss Chard

(one large bundle of leaves at the market)

1 cup of chopped Dandelion leaves 

1/4 cup chopped Parsley 

1/4 cup fresh Lemon Thyme 

2 Tsp of fresh Dill 

2 Tbsp of fresh Oregano

2 Tbsp of Mint

1 Tbsp of Basil 

2 chopped Shallots 

3 bulbs of chopped Garlic 

1 Tbsp of pine nuts 

8 ounces of Feta cheese

(sheep and goat Feta if you can find it)

1 Tbsp of Lemon zest and a squirt of Lemon

2 Tablespoon of Olive Oil

4 -5 zucchini flowers 

Pastry dough

 

INSTRUCTIONS 

First Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. 

Next, roll out the pastry dough in a pie dish so that you have a circle and can easily fold the edges over. Now, cut and chop all veggies and herbs to easily add to the skillet. 

In a large skillet, start by adding one tablespoon of Olive Oil and cooking shallots and garlic on low to medium heat, so they don't burn. When shallots are translucent, add the Swiss Chard, Dandelion, Oregano, Mint, and Thyme. 

Toss this frequently and add a small squirt of lemon and the lemon zest.

Toss only for a few minutes, then place that lightly-tossed veggie and herb into the raw pie shell. 

Next, cut Feta into long rectangles and lay them out from center. 

Place the zucchini flowers between the feta slices. 

 Sprinkle the pine nuts on top. 

Drizzle the entire tart with 1 Tablespoon of Olive Oil. 

Cook in the oven for 30-40 minutes or until party dough is browned. 

Once out of the oven add basil leaves and dill herb. 

Allow a few minutes to cool and serve cut slices, making sure each slice has a feta piece.

Enjoy this healthy dish with friends and family!

I hope this dish brings you lots of savory joy.

~Tarabud 

p.s. Let me know in the comments what herbs you have in your garden! 

Herbs & Flowers Growing in my Garden

Zucchini Flower

MInt

Parsely & Dill

Italian Oregano

Lemon Thyme

Sweet Basil