Mediterranean Vegetable Tart

Tips and inspiration

A tikka masala vegetable tart isn’t as mad as one might first think. The deep rounded flavors of the tomatoes and the simple spicing of our Original Tikka Masala really elevates a simple Mediterranean style tart. The sweetness of the vegetables works so well with the deep flavors of the spicing and the crisp pastry, you’ll keep coming back for more. This recipe is perfect to cook if you are having friends over for lunch or to serve as a side dish at a barbecue, or just if you are craving something particularly delicious for dinner (also tastes amazing the next day for lunch).

Method

Step one

Preheat the oven to 400F (200°C/Gas Mark 5).

Step two

Begin by prepping your raw vegetables. It is important here to keep the dice quite small, especially for the eggplant as this will help it cook quickly.

Step three

Line a baking tray with parchment and unroll the pastry sheet onto your lined tray. Score a 1-inch border around the sheet, this will allow the edges to crisp up nicely. Using a fork, prick the center rectangle evenly all over. Brush the edges with some milk, or egg. Place this into the oven for 10 minutes.

Step four

While the pastry cooks, heat the oil in a large pan. Add your vegetables and sauté for 2-3 minutes before adding both sauce pouches from the kit. Bring to a simmer and cook until the eggplant is just tender, approx. 6-8 minutes. Cooking time depends on the size of your vegetables.

Step five

Remove pastry from the oven once the 10-minute timer has elapsed. The pastry should appear golden around the edges. The middle section may have puffed up, and if this is the case push this back down with the back of a wooden spoon.
Place the cooked vegetables into the center of the pastry, spreading them across the pastry evenly, avoiding adding too much to the center of the sheet. Scatter the chopped sundried tomatoes across the surface.

Step six

Place the tart back into the oven for a final ten minutes. Sprinkle over the cheese around 8 minutes in, so the cheese melts and browns lightly as the tart finishes cooking.

Step seven

Leave the tart to sit for at least five minutes before cutting and serving. Serve with a fresh green salad.