Rustic Squash Tarts
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Bake: 35 min.
YIELD: 2 tarts (8 servings each).
This recipe is hiding a big surprise. Flaky, rustic-looking pastry shells hold a sweet and spicy pecan layer under the squash slices. —Ann Marie Moch, Kintyre, ND
Ingredients
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1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/8-inch slices
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1 medium acorn squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/8-inch slices
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2 tablespoons water
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1/4 cup olive oil
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1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
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1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup ground pecans
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6 tablespoons sugar
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1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed
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1 large egg, lightly beaten
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2 tablespoons butter
Directions
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1.
In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine squash and water. Cover and microwave on high for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain; return to bowl. In a small bowl, combine oil, thyme, parsley, salt and pepper; drizzle onto squash and toss to coat. In another small bowl, combine the flour, pecans, sugar, nutmeg and cinnamon; set aside.
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2.
Unfold pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Roll each pastry to 1/8-in. thickness; transfer each to an ungreased baking sheet. Sprinkle with pecan mixture. Arrange squash slices to within 1-1/2 in. of edges, alternating slices of butternut and acorn squash.
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3.
Fold up edges of pastry over filling, leaving centers uncovered. Brush pastry with egg. Dot squash with butter. Bake at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts
1 piece: 279 calories, 15g fat (4g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 196mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 4g protein.
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