A colorful tart with a flaky crust, topped with vibrant spring vegetables.

Savory Spring Vegetable Tart

Name: Savory Spring Vegetable Tart
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1 sheet store-bought puff pastry thawed; 1 cup asparagus trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 cup sugar snap peas trimmed and halved; 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh chives chopped; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; to taste Salt; to taste pepper; 4 large eggs; 1 tablespoon white vinegar; 2 tablespoons butter; to taste Salt; to taste pepper

A seasonal twist on a French classic, with fresh herbs.

Category Brunch

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style French

Technique Bake

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily recipe · July 08, 2023

A little about this dish

This recipe is a unique twist on a classic French brunch dish, inspired by the seasonal ingredients of July. Featuring fresh vegetables and a flavorful herb-infused sauce, it's a light and refreshing option perfect for a cloudy summer day in New York City.

Ingredients (for 4)

Store-bought puff pastry — 1 sheet — thawed
Asparagus — 1 cup — trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
Sugar snap peas — 1 cup — trimmed and halved
Cherry tomatoes — 1 cup — halved
Olive oil — 1 tablespoon
Fresh dill — 2 tablespoons — chopped
Fresh chives — 2 tablespoons — chopped
Grated parmesan cheese — 1/4 cup
Salt — to taste
Pepper — to taste
Large eggs — 4
White vinegar — 1 tablespoon
Butter — 2 tablespoons
Salt — to taste
Pepper — to taste

Preparation

Step 1 — 🔥🍞

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Step 2 — 📜🔀📦

Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and transfer it to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Step 3 — ✂️🔢🚧

Using a sharp knife, score a 1-inch border around the edges of the pastry.
Step 4 — 🍴💥

Prick the center of the pastry with a fork to prevent it from puffing up too much.
Step 5 — 🥦🍅🍲🥢

Place the asparagus, sugar snap peas, and cherry tomatoes in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper, fresh dill, and fresh chives. Toss to coat the vegetables evenly.
Step 6 — 🥦🍅🎯

Arrange the seasoned vegetables on the puff pastry within the scored border.
Step 7 — 🧀➕🔟

Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the vegetables, excluding the border.
Step 8 — 🔥🧁⏰

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and crisp.
Step 9 — 🍲🌊🌡️

Meanwhile, fill a large saucepan with water and bring it to a simmer over medium heat.
Step 10 — 👨‍🍳🍢🌪️

Add the vinegar to the simmering water and stir to create a gentle whirlpool.
Step 11 — 🥚↘️🍲🕐⏱️

Crack each egg into a separate small bowl or ramekin. Carefully slide each egg into the simmering water, one at a time. Poach the eggs for 3-4 minutes, or until the whites are set but the yolks are still slightly runny.
Step 12 — 🥚🥄↗️🧻

Remove the eggs from the water using a slotted spoon and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess water.
Step 13 — 🧁🔥❄️

Once the tart is baked, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly.
Step 14 — 🧈🍳🔥

Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
Step 15 — 🧈🖌️🚧

Gently brush the border of the tart with the melted butter.
Step 16 — 🥚🔝🧂🌶️

Place the poached eggs on top of the vegetables, and season with salt and pepper.
Step 17 — 🌿🥬✨

Garnish with additional fresh herbs if desired.
Step 18 — 🍽️🧁🌡️

Serve the savory spring vegetable tart warm or at room temperature.
Step 19 — 😋🍽️

Enjoy!

A final fox tip

Feel free to customize the vegetable toppings based on seasonal availability. This tart can also be served as a light lunch or dinner option. Kids can help with arranging the vegetables on the puff pastry and cracking eggs into bowls.