Ratatouille Tartlets with Goat Cheese and Thyme
Prep Time: 45 min · Cook Time: 30 min
For the Pastry
- 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, diced
- 1/4 cup ice-cold water
- 1/4 tsp salt
For the Ratatouille Filling
- 1 small eggplant, diced
- 1 small zucchini, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tomatoes, seeded and diced
For the Topping
- 4 oz goat cheese, crumbled
- Fresh thyme sprigs for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the Pastry
- In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the cold, diced butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to incorporate the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add the ice-cold water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing gently with your hands until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overwork the dough.
- Shape the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Prepare the Ratatouille Filling
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, sautΓ©ing until the onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the eggplant, zucchini, red bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper. Season with salt and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened, approximately 10 minutes.
- Add the thyme leaves and diced tomatoes, cooking for an additional 5 minutes until the mixture is well combined. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
Assemble and Bake the Tartlets
- Preheat your oven to 375Β°F (190Β°C). Roll out the pastry dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick.
- Cut the dough into circles slightly larger than the tartlet pans (4-inch diameter). Press the dough into the tartlet pans, trimming any excess dough.
- Divide the ratatouille mixture evenly among the tartlet shells. Crumble goat cheese over the top of each tartlet.
- Place the tartlets on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the cheese is lightly browned.
- Remove the tartlets from the oven and let them cool slightly. Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs before serving.
- Enjoy your delicious French Ratatouille Tartlets with Goat Cheese and Thyme, a perfect healthy snack for any occasion!
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