Ingredients

  • 5 truss tomatoes
  • 500g zucchini
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup packed basil leaves, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves (1tbsp), finely minced
  • 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 cup feta cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1-2 sheets short crust pastry
  • Handful fresh basil leaves to serve

Author of this recipe

Australian Truss Tomatoes

Australian Truss Tomatoes

Grower / producer

Truss tomatoes are grown in custom-built glasshouses all year round, which guarantees no matter what the weather conditions, truss tomatoes are always happy and protected. Truss... Read more

Looking for something for that special occasion or when you are asked to bring a plate? This colourful tomato and zucchini tart is sure to be the centre of the conversation, perfect for sharing. 

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Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Place the minced garlic, finely chopped basil, and olive oil in a food processer and blend into a flavoured oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Slice the zucchinis into 1/8 inch slices and truss tomatoes into 1/4 inch slices. Place on a layer of paper towels to soak up any excess moisture and set aside.
  • Press pastry into a large tart tin and brush lightly with basil-garlic oil. Sprinkle on all of the parmesan cheese.
  • Starting on the outside edge, layer the zucchini and tomato slices alternately in a circular pattern - be sure to tightly layer them against each other as they will shrink once baked). Try to leave the bigger slices for the outside and small slices for the inner circles. Continue until the entire tart shell is filled.
  • Brush vegetables generously with basil-garlic oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Bake at 200°C for 30-45 minutes, or until the tomatoes and zucchini are soft and lightly caramelised.
  • Sprinkle with crumbled feta and fresh basil, and serve warm or at room temperature.

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