A rustic, golden tart with spiral of roasted butternut squash nestled in melted goat cheese topped with snappy kale salad.

Roasted Butternut Squash and Goat Cheese Tart with Kale Salad

Name: Roasted Butternut Squash and Goat Cheese Tart with Kale Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup; cornmeal, 1/2 cup; sugar, 1 tbsp; kosher salt, 1/2 tsp; vegetable oil, 1/4 cup; water, 1/3 cup ice; butternut squash, 1 1/2 cups diced; olive oil, 2 tsp; smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp; garlic powder, 1/2 tsp; salt, to taste; black pepper, freshly ground, to taste; goat cheese, 2 oz; red onion, 1/2 small thinly sliced; white wine vinegar, 1 tbsp; kale, 1 bunch ribs removed, leaves sliced; pecans, 1/4 cup toasted and chopped; salt, to taste; black pepper, freshly ground, to taste

Category Brunch

Prep 30 minutes

Cook 45 minutes

Style American

Technique Roasting

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: January 14, 2023

Brunch calls for something seasonal yet interesting. This recipe features roasted butternut squash, hearty kale, and creamy goat cheese on top of a crispy cornmeal crust.

Ingredients (for 2)

All-purpose flour - 1/2 cup
Cornmeal - 1/2 cup
Sugar - 1 tbsp
Kosher salt - 1/2 tsp
Vegetable oil - 1/4 cup
Water - 1/3 cup - ice
Butternut squash - 1 1/2 cups - diced
Olive oil - 2 tsp
Smoked paprika - 1/2 tsp
Garlic powder - 1/2 tsp
Salt - - to taste
Black pepper - - freshly ground, to taste
Goat cheese - 2 oz
Red onion - 1/2 small - thinly sliced
White wine vinegar - 1 tbsp
Kale - 1 bunch - ribs removed, leaves sliced
Pecans - 1/4 cup - toasted and chopped
Salt - - to taste
Black pepper - - freshly ground, to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🌡️🔥👉

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (218 C).
Step 2 - 🥣🌾🌽🧂

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, and salt. Add the vegetable oil and mix with a fork or pastry cutter until crumbly.
Step 3 - 💧❄️🕰️

Add the ice water and mix until the dough comes together. Gather into a ball, flatten into a disc, cover with plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes or until firm.
Step 4 - 🍞👉🌬️📏

On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to approximately 1/8 inch (.3 cm) thick. Using a knife, plate, or biscuit cutter, cut out two rounds that are 7 inches (18 cm) in diameter. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and chill while you prepare the filling.
Step 5 - 🍠🔥🥄🌶️

Toss the diced butternut squash with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Roast for 15-20 minutes until tender and lightly brown on the edges on a separate baking sheet.
Step 6 - 🍴🧀🔥🍠🥧

Crumble the goat cheese into the center of each chilled crust, leaving a 1 1/2 inch (4 cm) border around the edges. Arrange the roasted butternut squash on top of the goat cheese in a spiral pattern. Fold the crust over the edges of the butternut squash slightly (the center will remain exposed). Bake for 20-25 minutes until the crust is golden brown.
Step 7 - 🥬🥗🌰🧂

In a medium bowl, whisk together the red onion, white wine vinegar, and a pinch of salt. Add the kale and pecans and toss to coat. Salt and pepper to taste.
Step 8 - 🍴🍰🥬

Slice the tart into wedges and serve with the kale salad on top or on the side.

Additional

For a more decadent brunch, top the baked tart with a poached or fried egg. This tart can easily be adapted to use a variety of seasonal vegetables such as roast carrots or broccoli. Kids can help by whisking together the salad dressing and arranging the butternut squash on top of the goat cheese.