Zucchini Ricotta Tart
A delicious and wholesome Zucchini Ricotta Tart, perfect for a healthy meal or Meatless Monday!
Equipment
- 9-inch ceramic or glass tart pan
- Colander
- Mandolin (optional)
Ingredients
Crust Ingredients
- 1.5 cups almond flour
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.25 tsp salt for crust
- 0.25 cup melted butter
Zucchini Prep
- 1 medium-large zucchini thinly sliced
- 0.5 tsp salt for draining zucchini
Filling & Topping Ingredients
- 8 ounces ricotta cheese
- 3 large eggs
- 0.25 cup whipping cream heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp fresh dill minced
- salt and pepper to taste
- 0.5 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch ceramic or glass tart pan.
- In a big bowl, whisk together the almond flour, garlic powder, and the first ¼ teaspoon of salt. Pour in the melted butter and mix until it looks like coarse crumbs. Firmly press this mixture into the bottom and up the sides of your tart pan. Bake for 15 minutes, then remove and let it cool down.
- Arrange your thinly sliced zucchini in a colander, sprinkling each layer with a little of the ½ teaspoon salt. Let it sit for 30 minutes to drain out excess water. Afterward, rinse the zucchini slices gently and pat them thoroughly dry with tea towels or paper towels. This step is key for a non-soggy tart!
- In another large bowl, whisk together the ricotta cheese, eggs, whipping cream, minced garlic, minced dill, and your desired amount of additional salt and pepper. Stir in most of the dried zucchini slices, but save about 30 of the nicest ones for the top.
- Pour the ricotta-zucchini mixture into the cooled crust. Artfully arrange the reserved zucchini slices in pretty concentric circles on top. Sprinkle with the shredded Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 60 to 70 minutes, or until the center is set (not jiggly) and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let it cool slightly before slicing and serving. Enjoy your wholesome tart!
Notes
This Zucchini Ricotta Tart is a healthy and delicious option. Enjoy your wholesome tart!
Nutrition per serving:
- Calories: 282kcal
- Total Carbs: 7.5g
- Net Carbs: 4.8g
- Fats: 23.4g
- Protein: 11.8g
