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Easy Yellow Squash Tart

An easy summer yellow squash tart with ricotta, lemon zest and shaved parmesan cheese.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings: 8 pieces
Calories: 330 kcal
Course: Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine: International

Ingredients

  • 1 puff pastry sheet 11"x16"
  • 3 yellow squash zucchini sliced in 1/8 inch coins
  • 16 oz ricotta cheese
  • 1 lemon zested
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • a hand full of chopped basil
for the egg wash
  • 1 egg and 1 teaspoon water beaten
for serving
  • Parmesan Cheese shaved or shredded
  • olive oil

Instructions

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  1. Slice the squash into 1/8 inch (3 mm) coins. Place them in a colander, sprinkle a little salt and mix well all over. Let squash drain most moisture for 15 min.
  2. Preheat oven to 425 F.
  3. In a bowl mix the ricotta cheese with 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil. Add the basil and 2/3 of the lemon zest. Season with salt and fresh ground pepper to taste. Mix 1 tbsp of parmesan cheese. Stir well.
  4. Place parchment paper on a baking sheet.
  5. Carefully roll out the puff pastry on the parchment paper. Leaving about .5 inch rim all over pinch small holes all over the middle with a fork. That way the pastry won't puff up when it is baked, just the trim.
  6. Pat the squash slices lightly with a kitchen towel to take away some of the moisture. Place them in a bowl and drizzle 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil. Mix well. 
  7. Spread the ricotta mix all over the inner part of your pastry, leaving that half an inch bare. Add the zucchini slices on top, lightly overlapping each other. Sprinkle some fresh ground pepper all over.
  8. Brush the egg wash all over pastry trim.
  9. Bake for 25 min or until squash is golden at the edges (not burned!) and puff pastry has a nice warm gold color as well.
  10. Sprinkle 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil all over, some shaved parmesan cheese and the rest of the lemon zest. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Nutritional Info – Please keep in mind that the nutritional information provided is only an estimate and can vary based on the products used.

Nutrition Information

Calories 330kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 29mg (10%) Sodium 130mg (5%) Potassium 289mg (8%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 399IU (8%) Vitamin C 20mg (22%) Calcium 136mg (14%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8pieces

Amount Per Serving

Calories 330

% Daily Value*

Calories 330kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 29mg 10%
Sodium 130mg 5%
Potassium 289mg 6%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 399IU 8%
Vitamin C 20mg 22%
Calcium 136mg 14%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.