Egg, mushroom and pesto tarts
- 09.03.2017
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This tart is a great choice whether its for breakfast, lunch or dinner! Egg, mushroom and pesto taste divine together on the golden pastry base.
Recipe «Egg, mushroom and pesto tarts» presented in category Recipes / Eggs, to prepare this dish you will need no more 15 minutes. To make this dish at home by prescription from the author sheff would need: 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, partially thawed, 8 eggs, 1/2 small red onion, cut into thin wedges, 150g cherry tomatoes, halved, 1/3 cup grated parmesan or vegetarian hard cheese , 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 200g button mushrooms, 200g swiss brown mushrooms, quartered , 1/3 cup basil pesto, Baby rocket, to serve.
Ingredients:
- 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, partially thawed
- 8 eggs
- 1/2 small red onion, cut into thin wedges
- 150g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan or vegetarian hard cheese
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 200g button mushrooms
- 200g swiss brown mushrooms, quartered
- 1/3 cup basil pesto
- Baby rocket, to serve
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 220C/200C fan-forced. Line 2 large baking trays with baking paper.
- Cut each pastry sheet in half to make 4 rectangles. Place 2 pieces of pastry on each prepared tray. Fold edges over on all sides to form a 1.5cm border, pressing firmly to secure. Using a fork, prick bases all over (see note). Carefully crack 2 eggs onto each tart base. Top with onion, tomato and parmesan. Season with salt and pepper. Bake for 15 minutes or until filling has set and pastry is puffed and golden.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Add mushrooms. Cook for 5 minutes or until golden and any liquid has evaporated. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve tarts topped with mushrooms, pesto and rocket.