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Mushroom & Thyme Tart with Rocket Topping

A tasty vegetarian treat for lunch or brunch that can be eaten hot or cold
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course entree, lunch, Snack
Servings 4
Calories 451 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 flat oven tray
  • 1 wooden spoon
  • 1 non-stick frying pan
  • 1 large mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

  • spray oil
  • 1 sheet puff pastry
  • 400 grams mushrooms
  • 1 handful fresh thyme
  • 200 grams ricotta cheese
  • 2 tsp lemon pepper or similar mixed seasoning of your choice
  • 2 handfuls fresh rocket
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 220C (200 fan-forced).
  • Line a large, flat baking tray with baking paper.
  • Place the pastry sheet in the centre of the tray. Fold the edges of the pastry in to create a thicker border around the edges.
  • Bake the pastry for 10 minutes or until pale gold in colour. After removing from the oven, gently press the pastry down with a clean tea towel.
  • Next, slice and/or chop the mushrooms as you like. Toss them in a large bowl with plenty of spray oil. Make sure all are coated.
  • Strip the thyme leaves off the stems and add into the bowl with the mushrooms. Mix through.
  • Heat the frying over medium heat, then cook the mushrooms & thyme for 5-10 minutes or until golden. Meanwhile, Combine the ricotta, salt & spice mix in a bowl.
  • Spread this mixture over the pastry. Drain any liquid from the mushrooms, then layer the mushrooms over the cheese. Spray with oil.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until the pastry is golden and the edges have puffed up.
  • Top with torn rocket and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 451kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 14gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 202mgPotassium: 456mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 476IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 133mgIron: 3mg
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