Description
This caramelized leek, spinach, and goat cheese tart is a savory puff pastry dish featuring sweet leeks, tender spinach, and tangy goat cheese. It’s perfect for brunch, lunch, or a light dinner.
Ingredients
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- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 medium leeks, sliced and cleaned
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp thyme (optional)
- 4 oz goat cheese, crumbled
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- All-purpose flour, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add leeks and cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring often, until caramelized and soft.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted. Season with salt, pepper, and thyme. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- On a floured surface, roll out puff pastry into a rectangle and place on the baking sheet.
- Score a 1/2-inch border around the edge and prick the center with a fork.
- Spread the leek and spinach mixture within the border and sprinkle goat cheese evenly over the top.
- Brush the edges with beaten egg.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until pastry is golden and puffed.
- Cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Use a mix of greens like kale or arugula for variation.
- Add a drizzle of balsamic glaze or honey for an extra flavor layer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg