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Tomato Phyllo Tart

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Average (270 Ratings): 3.5 out of 5 stars

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1. Ingredients

  1. 12 14-by-18-inch or 24 9-by-14-inch sheets phyllo dough
  2. 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  3. 1 tablespoon plain dry breadcrumbs
  4. 2 tablespoons prepared pesto
  5. 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  6. 1 large red tomato, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  7. 1 large yellow tomato, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  8. 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
  9. Freshly ground pepper to taste
  10. 10 small basil leaves

Nutrition Info

Per Serving

  • Calories: 144 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 12 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0 g
  • Fat: 9 g
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Sugars: 0 g

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2. Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a 17 1/2-by-12 1/2-inch baking sheet with parchment paper. Lay one large sheet of phyllo on the prepared pan. (If using the smaller size, slightly overlap two sheets on the pan to form a rectangle.) Keep the remaining phyllo covered with plastic wrap or wax paper and a damp kitchen towel.
  2. Lightly coat the phyllo surface with oil using a pastry brush. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon breadcrumbs. Repeat this step, layering the remaining phyllo on top. Brush the final sheet with oil. Carefully roll about 3/4 inch of each side toward the center to form the outer rim of the tart.
  3. Using the same brush, paint pesto evenly on the surface of the tart. Sprinkle about half of the crumbled feta cheese over the pesto layer. Arrange tomato slices, alternating colors, over the pesto layer; season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.
  4. Bake the tart until the crust turns brown and crispy, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool in the pan on a wire rack for 5 minutes. To serve, lift the parchment paper and slide the tart onto a cutting board or large platter. Scatter basil leaves on top. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Yield: 12 servings

3. Still Hungry?

This colorful tomato tart will surely impress friends; no one has to know how quickly it comes together. Basil adds a fragrant finishing touch.

Notes:

Tip

Thaw frozen phyllo in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours or overnight before preparing the recipe.

To Make Ahead

Bake the tart up to 8 hours in advance; cover and refrigerate. Transport it directly on the baking sheet. Pack basil leaves separately in a plastic bag. Reheat the tart at 350 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes, or until warmed through.

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Average (270 Ratings): 3.5 out of 5 stars

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  • 4 points per slice

    CoCo - January 15, 2007 12:53:31 PM PST
    For all of you Weight Watcher people out there.

    29 of 31 found this review helpful.

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  • Great phyllo-pizza idea!

    MGH - January 29, 2007 04:30:33 PM PST
    This is a good recipe. I work with phyllo a lot, at least once a week, often twice, making a feta-and-egg pastry (called *banitsa*) that is very traditional in my country. This recipe does require the listed 1/4 cup of olive oil for this many sheets. With less, you\'d be munching on dry burned phyllo flakes underneath the tomatoes, but you can coat every other sheet, and you can use fewer sheets as another reviewer stated. If the recipe didn\'t call for pesto, I\'d even recommend adding a spoonful of butter to the olive oil for flavor. Also, feta is a good cheese, less processed, less fatty and natural.

    BTW, after you\'ve worked with phyllo a couple of times you\'ll realize that most of the thawing and wet-towel-over-it advice is just to intimidate and place a gourmet value over recipes. I always keep a box of phyllo in the fridge, *not* in the freezer, to use it at a moment\'s notice. Once you have your ingredients prepped, layering the sheets is pretty fast and does not leave enough time for the phyllo to dry. Enjoy this pizza!

    12 of 12 found this review helpful.

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  • Even my 2-year-old likes it!!

    Jen - February 26, 2007 03:05:41 PM PST
    This is a wonderful recipe! Even my two-year old will eat it. I did vary the recipe a little, I added spinach and yellow peppers to make it colorful. We love this recipe and have it at least once a week.

    11 of 11 found this review helpful.

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  • Try Pam

    queeninthekitchen - April 2, 2007 05:52:42 PM PST
    I make several phyllo dough recipes and have always substituted a quick spray of butter flavored Pam or Olive oil Pam. I have not made the recipe yet but will try it soon using my tried and true method. It is easier to spray phyllo dough than to brush it with oil. I make another similar recipe with onions and mustard.

    9 of 9 found this review helpful.

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  • Modify it if you want to reduce the fat content

    Cher B - January 22, 2007 01:20:33 PM PST
    It seems like a lot of folks are concerned about the fat content in the recipe. You could swith to lower fat cheeses and cut the olive oil down a bit (olive oil is \'good fat\') I was even think about trying to make a variation using whole wheat pizza.

    9 of 9 found this review helpful.

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