Ingredients
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Shortcrust Pastry
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Beetroot Mixture
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Beetroot
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Red Onion
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Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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Balsamic Vinegar
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Honey
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Fresh Rosemary
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Sea Salt
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Crushed Black Pepper
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Cheese Mixture
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Feta
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Ricotta Cheese
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Egg
Directions
Beetroot features high on the list of Australian ingredients and nothing is more lovely than delicious tartlet on a summer’s day. I paired this recipe with the sausage rolls and the raddichio, bacon and pear salad to create a simple and colourful alfresco lunch.
I admit that I cheated on this recipe and bought pastry which made it so much quicker. The smell of the roasted beetroot and rosemary filled the kitchen and created a tart with an amazingly intense purple colour, which lived up to expectations. I admit child number one point blank refused, but child number two was pulled in by how colourful it was and gave it a go.
Thank you to SBS Food for the recipe.
Steps
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Add all ingredients for beetroot mixture to a large baking tray and toss to combine. Ensure the tray is large enough so the beetroot sits in a single layer. Roast for 45 minutes or until beetroot is tender, tossing halfway through baking to ensure even cooking. Remove beetroot from oven. Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning if required. Set aside. |
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Remove the pastry from the freezer an hour before you need it. Line a 20 cm tart dish and four 10cm tartlet dishes. Prick with a fork and cover with baking beads. Cook for 15 minutes at 180C or until golden. |
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Add both cheeses and egg to a bowl and mash to combine. |
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Spread cheese mixture into base of pastry cases. Top with beetroot mixture and crumble extra feta on top. Place tarts back in the oven for another 20 minutes to set. Drizzle with olive oil to serve. |