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 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 small head of broccoli cut into small florets; 4 pre-made pastry shells; 1/3 cup pimento cheese; 4 pecan halves; 1 Tbsp olive oil; to taste salt; to taste black pepper

Crispy tartlet filled with broccoli, pimento cheese and pecans

Category Appetizer

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Style American

Technique baking

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily recipe · March 01, 2024

A little about this dish

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!

A final fox tip

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!