Basil Tomato Tart
Serves 6 to 8
Time 1 hr 15 min
Serve this rich tart, made with a whole wheat crust, as a first course or light lunch, accompanied by a green salad.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry whole wheat bread crumbs
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 3 tomatoes
- 1 cup low-fat ricotta
- 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
Method
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Combine bread crumbs, flour, butter and salt in a food processor until dough comes together.
Use your hands to press the mixture into a 9- or 10-inch springform pan.
Bake until golden, 10 to 12 minutes.
Meanwhile, thinly slice tomatoes and place on a paper towel.
Sprinkle with salt and set aside to release juices.
In a food processor, combine ricotta, mozzarella, eggs and basil leaves just until blended.
In the bottom of the tart, arrange a layer of tomatoes followed by cheese filling.
Top with another layer of sliced tomatoes and drizzle with olive oil.
Bake until golden brown and set in center, 45 to 55 minutes.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 340 calories (170 from fat), 20g total fat, 11g saturated fat, 110mg cholesterol, 300mg sodium, 28g carbohydrates (6g dietary fiber, 2g sugar), 14g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup dry whole wheat bread crumbs
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 3 tomatoes
- 1 cup low-fat ricotta
- 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil