Tarte à la tomate et à la moutarde
Tomato and mustard tart
Tarte à la tomate: Burgundy shortcrust tart spread with Dijon mustard and topped with tomato slices
FrenchTarte à la tomate is a summer favourite all over Burgundy, home of Dijon mustard, made from July to September for picnics, light lunches and apéritif. A crisp shortcrust case is spread thickly with mustard and grated cheese, covered with overlapping tomato slices and herbs and baked until the tomatoes are jammy; the mustard mellows into a warm, tangy layer. Comté and Gruyère are usually made with animal rennet; use a vegetarian hard cheese if you prefer. The common mistake is using watery tomatoes, which make the pastry soggy. Chef's tip: salt and drain the tomato slices on kitchen paper for 15 minutes before laying them on the tart.
- Total time
- 60 min
- Difficulty
- easy
- Serves
- 6
Ingredients
- 11 ½ oz ready-rolled shortcrust pastry
- 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 ⅓ lb ripe tomatoessliced 5 mm thick
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 6 basil leaves (optional)to serve
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Method
0/5 doneStep 1: Lay the 1 ⅓ lb ripe tomatoes on kitchen paper, sprinkle with the ½ tsp salt and leave for 15 minutes; pat dry. Heat the oven to 400°F (350°F fan).
15 minStep 2: Line a 24 cm tart tin with the 11 ½ oz ready-rolled shortcrust pastry and prick the base with a fork. Spread the 3 tbsp Dijon mustard over the base and scatter with the 2 ⅛ oz grated Comté or vegetarian hard cheese.
5 minStep 3: Arrange the tomatoes in overlapping circles, scatter with 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves and ½ tsp black pepper and drizzle with the 2 tbsp olive oil.
2 minStep 4: Bake on a low shelf for 35–40 minutes, until the pastry is golden and crisp underneath and the tomatoes are soft and lightly caramelised at the edges.
40 minStep 5: Cool for 10 minutes, scatter with 6 basil leaves and serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 320 kcal
- Protein
- 8 g
- Carbs
- 24 g
- Fat
- 21 g
- Fibre
- 2 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does tarte à la tomate et à la moutarde take?
- About 60 minutes in total: 20 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.
- How many people does it serve?
- 6 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- Is it vegetarian?
- Yes. It has no meat or fish.
- What can I use instead of ripe tomatoes?
- Tinned chopped tomatoes: a 400g tin for about 6 tomatoes (in cooked dishes, not salads).
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