Game Day Ratatouille Tart with Goat Cheese

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-05 · Updated 2026-08-05

A savory tart that layers tender ratatouille vegetables on a flaky pastry crust topped with creamy goat cheese, perfect for sharing during a fun game day. This French-inspired game-day recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 50 minutes, layers prepared puff pastry sheet, eggplant, zucchini into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 sheet (9x12 inches), thawed prepared puff pastry sheet
• 1 small, diced into 1/2-inch cubes eggplant
• 1 medium, diced into 1/2-inch cubes zucchini
• 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
• 1 medium, diced yellow bell pepper
• 2 medium, diced tomato
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp leaves fresh thyme
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 4 oz, crumbled goat cheese
• 1, beaten for egg wash egg

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 cloves minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 1 small diced eggplant, 1 medium diced zucchini, 1 medium diced red bell pepper, 1 medium diced yellow bell pepper, and 2 diced tomatoes. Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened but not mushy.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
4. Step 4: Roll out 1 sheet thawed puff pastry on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Using a knife, score a 1-inch border around the edges without cutting all the way through.
5. Step 5: Spread the vegetable mixture evenly inside the border, then sprinkle 4 oz crumbled goat cheese over the top.
6. Step 6: Brush the 1-inch pastry border with 1 beaten egg to create a golden crust. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
7. Step 7: Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving warm for a fun and flavorful game day dish.