Golden-brown tart shells filled with a vibrant green and red mixture of chopped broccoli and pimento cheese. Each tartlet is topped with a single pecan half, adding an earthy touch. The dish is served on a rustic wooden platter for a contrast, garnished with a scattering of microgreens.

Southern Broccoli Pimento Tartlets

Name: Southern Broccoli Pimento Tartlets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American Fusion
Ingredients: small head of broccoli, 1 cut into small florets; pre-made pastry shells, 4; pimento cheese, 1/3 cup; pecan halves, 4; olive oil, 1 Tbsp; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste

Category Appetizer

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Style American Fusion

Technique baking

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: March 01, 2024

This unique appetizer draws on a Southern American classic with a fresh twist. The broccoli takes center stage, accented by pimento cheese and crunchy pecans, all nestled in a crispy pastry shell.

Ingredients (for 2)

Small head of broccoli - 1 - cut into small florets
Pre-made pastry shells - 4
Pimento cheese - 1/3 cup
Pecan halves - 4
Olive oil - 1 Tbsp
Salt - to taste
Black pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🔥🌡️⏲️

Preheat the oven to 350F for baking the tartlets later.
Step 2 - 🥦🧂🍳

In a pan with heated olive oil, add the small broccoli florets. Season them with salt and pepper. Sauté until they become slightly soft.
Step 3 - 🥄🧀🥐

Spoon a small amount of pimento cheese into each pre-made pastry shell. Then top each shell with the sautéed broccoli.
Step 4 - 🥐🔥⏲️

Bake the tartlets in the preheated oven for around 15 minutes, until the pastry shells turn golden and the cheese starts to bubble.
Step 5 - 🥜🔝🍽️

After removing the tartlets from the oven, top each one with a pecan half. Serve them while warm for the best taste!

Additional

Chef's tip: You can add a dash of smoked paprika to the pimento cheese for a smoky touch. For a vegan version, substitute dairy-free cheese. For an extra crunch, consider adding some bacon bits. This is also a perfect recipe to get kids involved, they'll love assembling the tartlets!