Roasted Vegetable Puff Pastry (Printable)
A colorful tart with roasted vegetables and flaky pastry, perfect for light dining or appetizers.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 small zucchini, sliced
02 - 1 small red bell pepper, diced
03 - 1 small yellow bell pepper, diced
04 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
05 - 1 small eggplant, diced
06 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
→ Base
07 - 1 sheet ready-rolled puff pastry (approx. 10 x 14 inches)
→ Cheese & Toppings
08 - 3/4 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta
09 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
→ Herbs & Seasonings
10 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
11 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
12 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
13 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Finishing
14 - 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
15 - Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss zucchini, bell peppers, red onion, eggplant, and cherry tomatoes with olive oil, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper until well coated.
03 - Arrange the vegetables in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until tender and lightly caramelized. Remove and cool slightly.
04 - Reduce oven temperature to 400°F. Unroll puff pastry onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Score a 1-inch border around the edge without cutting through, then prick the center of the pastry all over with a fork.
05 - Brush the pastry border with beaten egg. Sprinkle half of the Parmesan cheese over the center. Evenly distribute the roasted vegetables within the border, then top with crumbled goat cheese and remaining Parmesan.
06 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until the pastry is golden and crisp.
07 - Allow tart to cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil leaves, slice, and serve warm or at room temperature.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It looks far more impressive than the 25 minutes of work it actually takes.
- Roasted vegetables taste like summer even when you're using whatever's in season.
- You can make it an hour ahead and serve it warm or room temperature, which is the dream for entertaining.
02 -
- The egg wash on just the border is the secret to getting that deeply golden, crispy edge that separates a good tart from a truly elegant one.
- Don't skip the 5-minute cool time; it helps the pastry set up and makes slicing infinitely cleaner and easier.
03 -
- Make your vegetable roasting station the night before; having everything prepped means assembly takes just minutes.
- If your puff pastry cracks while unrolling, don't panic; press the seams together gently with your fingertips and the egg wash will seal any small breaks during baking.