Description
Cheesy Green Bean & Mushroom Tart is a savory puff pastry tart layered with creamy cheeses, sautéed mushrooms, and blanched green beans, then topped with crispy shallots. It’s elegant, flavorful, and perfect as a vegetarian main or side dish.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 8 oz green beans, trimmed
- 8 oz mixed mushrooms (cremini, shiitake, or button), sliced
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup herbed goat cheese
- 1 egg, beaten (for wash, optional)
- 1/2 cup shredded mild white cheddar
- 2 shallots, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup oil (for frying shallots)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Blanch green beans in salted boiling water for 2 minutes. Transfer to ice water, then drain and pat dry.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and sauté for ~5 minutes until browned. Add garlic and thyme; cook 1 more minute. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
- In a bowl, combine ricotta, herbed goat cheese, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Roll out puff pastry on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush edges with beaten egg if using.
- Spread cheese mixture over pastry, leaving a border. Layer green beans, then spoon mushrooms on top. Sprinkle shredded cheddar over everything.
- Bake for ~25 minutes or until pastry is golden and cheese is bubbly.
- Meanwhile, fry sliced shallots in oil over medium heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels and season with salt.
- Top baked tart with crispy shallots. Let cool slightly, slice, and serve.
Notes
- Use a preheated baking sheet to help crisp the bottom crust.
- For extra flavor, add caramelized onions under the mushroom layer.
- Can be served warm or at room temperature — great for entertaining.
- Substitute Gruyère, fontina, or Swiss for the cheddar if desired.
- Make ahead by prepping components and assembling just before baking.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
