Carrot and Leek Tart with Thyme

A savory and comforting tart featuring the sweetness of carrots and the subtle oniony flavor of leeks. The thyme adds a lovely herbaceous note.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

60 minutes

Calories

420 kcal

Difficulty

Medium

Equipment

3 items

Cost

£1.11/serving

Season:

Meal Type:

Cuisine:

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Mood:

Comfort Food•Light & Fresh

Ingredients

Servings

1sheetPuff Pastry(Thawed)

£1.50

2mediumLeeks(White and light green parts only, thinly sliced and well rinsed)

£1.20

3mediumCarrots(Peeled and thinly sliced)

£0.30

2clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.15

2teaspoonsFresh Thyme(Chopped)

£0.40

2tablespoonsOlive Oil(Extra Virgin)

£0.25

0.5cupHeavy Cream

£0.75

0.5cupGruyere Cheese(Shredded)

£1.75

1Egg(Beaten, for egg wash)

£0.30

0.5teaspoonSalt(Or to taste)

£0.01

0.3teaspoonBlack Pepper(Or to taste)

£0.05

Total Cost

£6.66

£1.11 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add leeks and carrots and cook until softened, about 10-12 minutes.
3.
Add garlic and thyme to the skillet and cook for another minute until fragrant.
4.
Season with salt and pepper.
5.
Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
6.
In a bowl, combine the cooked leek and carrot mixture with heavy cream and Gruyere cheese. Mix well.
7.
Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to fit your 9-inch tart pan.
8.
Gently press the puff pastry into the tart pan, trimming any excess dough from the edges. Crimp the edges for a decorative look.
9.
Pour the carrot and leek mixture into the tart shell.
10.
Brush the edges of the tart with beaten egg.
11.
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set.
12.
Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (150g)

420 kcal / 1757 kJ

Carbs

30g

12% of RDA

Fat

30g

43% of RDA

Protein

12g

24% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

4 g

13% of RDA

Sugar

8 g

9% of RDA

Sodium

400 mg

17% of RDA

Saturated Fat

15 g

75% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a deeper flavor, caramelize the leeks and carrots for a longer time over low heat.

You can substitute Gruyere cheese with Parmesan or another hard cheese.

Add a pinch of nutmeg to the filling for a warmer spice note.

Serve warm or at room temperature.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Stove

9-inch Tart Pan

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Carrot and Leek Tart with Thyme

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