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Courgette and Goat’s Cheese Tart with Beetroot Pesto

Courgette and Goat’s Cheese Tart with Beetroot Pesto

By OcadoLifePublished on 22 May 2022MasterChef winner Lisa Faulkner’s Courgette and Goat’s Cheese Tart with Beetroot Pesto looks super impressive but actually takes no time at all, making it a fantastic fail-safe light lunch or speedy supper to whip up for guests. Add boiled baby potatoes and a tomato salad to make it a more substantial meal.
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Time and servings

25 minsTotal time
6Servings
10 minsPrep time
15 minsCooking time

Ingredients

  • 320 g of ready-rolled puff pastry sheet
  • 2 small courgettes, peeled into ribbons
  • 2 tbsp of olive oil
  • 1 lemon, zested
  • 160 g of beetroot pesto
  • 2 heaped tbsp of creme fraiche
  • 150 g of soft goat’s cheese
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2 handfuls of of watercress
  • 25 g of mixed seeds

Method

  • Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas 7. Put a baking tray inside to heat up.

  • Step 2

    Unroll the pastry and lightly score a 2cm border around the edge using a sharp knife; prick the inside of the rectangle with a fork. Transfer to the hot baking tray and bake in the oven for 10 mins, until lightly golden and puffed.

  • Step 3

    Remove from the oven and push down the centre of the pastry with a spatula.

  • Step 4

    Meanwhile, put the courgette ribbons in a bowl and toss with the oil, lemon zest and some salt and pepper.

  • Step 5

    Put the pesto and crème fraîche in a small bowl and stir to combine.

  • Step 6

    Spread the pesto mixture over the pastry, avoiding the edges. Dot the goat’s cheese evenly on top and follow with the courgette ribbons.

  • Step 7

    Reduce the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/gas 6. Brush the edges of the pastry with beaten egg, then return to the oven for 15 mins, until the courgettes have softened and the pastry edges are golden.

  • Step 8

    To garnish, scatter over the watercress and the seeds. Cut into slices and serve.