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Onion cottage cheese tart

Onion Cottage Cheese Tart: A Cozy Vegetarian Treat

This Onion Cottage Cheese Tart is a comforting vegetarian dish featuring creamy cottage cheese and sweet caramelized pearl onions.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pie Crust
  • 1 piece Shortcrust pastry homemade or store-bought
For the Filling
  • 250 g Cottage Cheese can substitute with ricotta
  • 50 g Grated Parmigiano can substitute with Pecorino
  • 1 piece Egg or vegan substitute like flax egg
For the Onions
  • 40 g Pearl Onions approximately 3-4 onions, can substitute with shallots or regular onions
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil or melted butter
  • 1/3 tsp Salt to taste
  • Black Pepper freshly cracked, to taste

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Tart Pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • fork
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F). Press the shortcrust pastry into the tart pan and prick the base. Bake for about 10 minutes until lightly golden.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together cottage cheese, egg, grated Parmigiano, and salt until smooth.
  3. Peel and slice the pearl onions, then brush with olive oil on one side.
  4. Once the crust is baked, pour the filling into the crust and arrange the onions on top.
  5. Sprinkle black pepper over the onions and bake for an additional 30 to 35 minutes until set and golden.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm or let chill for a picnic option. Can be customized with additional vegetables or herbs.

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