Name: Ottolenghi's Very Full Roasted Vegetable Tart
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 red bell pepper, halved and seeded; 1 yellow bell pepper, halved and seeded; 1 medium eggplant (aubergine), cut into 1-inch dice; 2 medium sweet potatoes (kumara), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1 medium zucchini (courgette), cut into 1/2-inch dice; 2 medium onions, cut into thin wedges; 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; Sea salt, to taste; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 2 bay leaves; 1 pre-made or homemade pie or shortcrust pastry; 8 fresh thyme sprigs, leaves picked; 4 ounces ricotta cheese; 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled; 8 cherry tomatoes, halved; 3 large eggs; 1 cup half and half

Description

This versatile roasted vegetable tart from Yotam Ottolenghi can be adapted to the bounty of the season, and will always taste delicious.

Ingredients

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For the Roasted Vegetables:

1 red bell pepper, halved and seeded
1 yellow bell pepper, halved and seeded
1 medium eggplant (aubergine), cut into 1-inch dice
2 medium sweet potatoes (kumara), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 medium zucchini (courgette), cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 medium onions, cut into thin wedges
5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Sea salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 bay leaves

For the Tart:

1 pre-made or homemade pie or shortcrust pastry
8 fresh thyme sprigs, leaves picked
4 ounces ricotta cheese
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
8 cherry tomatoes, halved

For the Custard:

3 large eggs
1 cup half and half

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Instructions

Preparation:

Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 450°F (230°C). Prepare a large baking sheet by lining it with foil.
Prepare the Vegetables:
- Peppers: Place halved red and yellow bell peppers on one side of the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil.
- Other Veggies: On the other side, toss eggplant and sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 24 minutes, adding zucchini halfway through.
Roast and Rest: After roasting, cover peppers with foil to cool. Peel off the skins once cool and chop into pieces.
Caramelize Onions: In a skillet, sauté onions with bay leaves and salt in olive oil until golden brown, about 25 minutes. Remove bay leaves.
Prepare Tart Pan: Reduce oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 11-inch tart pan with pastry. Blind bake with parchment and baking beans for 15 minutes, then remove beans and bake for another 5-8 minutes until golden.
Assemble the Tart:
- Layer Ingredients: Spread caramelized onions, followed by roasted vegetables, half the thyme, chunks of both cheeses, and tomato halves.
- Add Custard: Whisk together eggs, half-and-half, salt, and pepper. Pour over the tart.
Bake the Tart: Bake for 35-45 minutes until set and golden. Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Ensure vegetables are evenly cut for uniform cooking.
Blind baking the crust prevents it from becoming soggy.
Let the tart set before cutting to maintain its structure.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 90 mins
Category: Main
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Mediterranean