Provençal Tomato & Herb Tart with Puff Pastry

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A genuine French bistro-style tart where herbs are used sparingly to let tomatoes shine, avoiding the 'student canteen' trap of overpowered flavors. This Mediterranean recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 43 minutes, layers puff pastry sheet, ripe tomatoes, fresh thyme 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 280 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 28 min Serves 6 French cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: Roll out puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness, then transfer to the baking sheet; prick all over with a fork to prevent bubbling.
  3. Step 3: Brush the pastry with 1 tablespoon olive oil, then sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon sea salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper evenly over the surface.
  4. Step 4: Arrange 3 medium thinly sliced tomatoes in a single layer over the pastry, pressing gently to secure them.
  5. Step 5: Scatter 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme and 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil over the tomatoes, ensuring herbs are distributed evenly but sparingly.
  6. Step 6: Bake for 25-28 minutes until pastry is golden brown and edges are crisp, then let rest for 5 minutes before slicing to allow flavors to meld.

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