Leek Artichoke Feta Tart Recipes

LEEK, ARTICHOKE & FETA TART

Steps:

• Set oven at 400°F.
• Melt butter in a medium saucepan.
• Add leeks, and cook covered for 15 minutes (stirring occasionally).
• Stir in artichokes and garlic. Cook uncovered 5 minutes. Season with salt & pepper to taste. Add 1 tbsp dill; set aside.
• On floured board roll out puff pastry to 11 or 12-inch square.
• Gently slide onto Silpat or parchment paper and carefully put on baking sheet.
• Roll up edges about 1 inch to form edge.
• Beat egg with 2 tsp water and brush all over pastry.
• Prick bottom all over with fork and bake 15 minutes.
• Spread leek mixture over crust.
• Mix cheeses together and sprinkle over top.
• Sprinkle with pine nuts.
• Bake 10 minutes.
• Garnish with 2 Tbsp fresh dill roughly chopped.

LEEK TART

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the flour, salt and sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until a ball forms. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes., In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Saute leeks in drippings until tender; stir in the bacon. Stir in flour until blended; set aside., On a floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Transfer to an ungreased 10-in. springform pan. Spoon leek mixture into crust. Trim pastry to 1/4 in. above filling; press pastry against sides of pan. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes., Meanwhile, in a bowl, beat the eggs, cream, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Pour over leek mixture. Bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes longer. Serve warm.