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Harvest Vegetable Tart

Harvest Vegetable Tart
When diners lay eyes on Ruth Lee's lightened-up veggie tart, oohs of approval start circling her table in Troy, Ontario. “I've been serving it for 30 years, and its robust taste and aroma always get a warm reception.”
6 ServingsPrep: 45 min. + chilling Bake: 30 min.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/4 cup cornmeal
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons cold water
  • FILLING:
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 5 slices peeled eggplant (3-1/2 inches x 1/4 inch)
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1 small tomato, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 3 green pepper rings
  • 3 sweet red pepper rings
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2/3 cup fat-free evaporated milk
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  • In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Cut in butter until
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Harvest Vegetable Tart (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms
  • a ball. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Roll out pastry to fit a 9-in. tart pan with removable bottom.
  • Transfer pastry to pan; trim even with edge of pan. Line unpricked
  • pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at
  • 450° for 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer.
  • In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook onions
  • and garlic in oil for 2 minutes. Add eggplant; cook for 4-5 minutes
  • or until softened. Cool for 5 minutes. Spoon into crust. Sprinkle
  • with 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese. Top with tomato slices and pepper
  • rings. Sprinkle with corn.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, salt and pepper; pour over
  • vegetables. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake at
  • 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center
  • comes out clean. Yield: 6 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece equals 256 calories, 13 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 95 mg cholesterol, 691 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 9 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable.
Wine: Sparkling Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a sparkling wine.
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