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Ratatouille Tart with Flaky Cheddar Thyme Pastry

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Indulge in this vibrant Ratatouille Tart, where a medley of roasted vegetables meets a flaky cheddar-thyme crust. Perfectly balanced flavors and a stunning presentation await!

Ingredients

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  • 5 medium tomatoes (a mix of colors)
  • 1 aubergine (eggplant)
  • 2 red onions, sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 tbsp caster sugar
  • 2 courgettes (1 green and 1 yellow)
  • 20g grated Parmesan or vegetarian alternative
  • 150g frozen butter
  • 300g plain flour
  • 4 tbsp polenta
  • 50g extra mature cheddar, coarsely grated
  • Small bunch of thyme, leaves picked
  • 1 egg yolk, beaten

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pastry: The night before, freeze the butter wrapped in foil until solid. In a large bowl, combine flour, half of the polenta, grated cheddar, picked thyme leaves, and a pinch of salt. Grate the frozen butter into the flour mixture using a coarse grater. Stir lightly with a knife until it resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add cold water, mixing lightly until the dough forms a ball. Wrap in cling film and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Prepare the Vegetables: Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan, gas mark 6). Slice tomatoes and aubergine. Toss aubergine slices with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast on a lined tray for 20 minutes until tender. In a pan, heat remaining olive oil. Cook red onions until softened, then add garlic and sugar. Cook until fragrant. Add courgettes, cook until tender, and season. Set aside.
  3. Assemble and Bake: Roll out chilled pastry on a floured surface to 3mm thickness. Line a 23cm tart tin, trim excess. Sprinkle remaining polenta over pastry base. Layer aubergine, tomatoes, onion mixture, and Parmesan evenly. Brush pastry edges with beaten egg yolk. Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden and vegetables are caramelized.
  4. Serve: Garnish with reserved thyme leaves. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with a side salad.

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