Savory Carrot & Tarragon Tart
Recipe from EatingWell

The bright orange carrots in this savory tart are a feast for the eyes and the palate. Tarragon lends bold flavor to the tart. Other herbs, such as thyme or rosemary, would be delicious too.


Savory Carrot & Tarragon Tart


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Prep Time: 45 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
Servings: 8 servings
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Ingredients
 
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  • 1  cup  all-purpose flourOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  whole-wheat flourOn Sale
  • 1 1/2  teaspoons  fresh tarragon leaves, or 1/2 teaspoon driedOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  saltOn Sale
  • 4  tablespoons  cold unsalted butter, cut into small piecesOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  extra-virgin olive or canola oilOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  low-fat plain yogurtOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  extra-virgin olive or canola oilOn Sale
  • 1  cup  thinly sliced red onionOn Sale
  • 1 1/2  cups  grated carrotsOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  dry sherry, (see Ingredient Note) or rice vinegar, dividedOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  Dijon mustardOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheeseOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  low-fat plain yogurtOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  low-fat milkOn Sale
  • 2    large eggsOn Sale
  • 2  teaspoons  finely chopped fresh tarragon, or 3/4 teaspoon driedOn Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  saltOn Sale
  • 1/8  teaspoon  freshly ground pepperOn Sale

Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2.
To prepare crust: Coat a 9- to 10-inch tart pan with cooking spray. Place all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, tarragon and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a food processor; pulse to combine. Add butter one piece at a time, pulsing once or twice after each addition, until incorporated. Add 1/4 cup oil and 1/4 cup yogurt and pulse just until the dough starts to come together. Transfer the dough to the prepared pan (it will be crumbly), spread evenly and press firmly into the bottom and all the way up the sides to form a crust.
3.
Bake the crust until set but not browned, about 15 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack.
4.
To prepare filling: Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in carrots and 1 tablespoon sherry (or rice vinegar) and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat.
5.
Spread mustard over the crust. Sprinkle with Cheddar, then evenly spread the carrot mixture in the tart shell.
6.
Whisk 1/2 cup yogurt, milk, eggs, tarragon, the remaining 1 tablespoon sherry (or rice vinegar), 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Place the tart pan on a baking sheet and pour in the filling.
7.
Bake the tart until the filling is firm and the edges are golden brown, 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool for 15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or chilled.

Tips:
Ingredient note: Sherry is a type of fortified wine originally from southern Spain. Don't use the "cooking sherry" sold in many supermarkets--it can be surprisingly high in sodium. Instead, purchase dry sherry that's sold with other fortified wines in your wine or liquor store.
MAKE AHEAD TIP: Prepare the crust (Step 2), wrap tightly and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Loosely cover and refrigerate the baked tart for up to 1 day.
Equipment: 9- to 10-inch tart pan (with or without removable bottom)

Nutrition information
Calories 304, Total Fat 20 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Monounsaturated Fat 9 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 403 mg, Carbohydrate 24 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 8 g, Potassium 211 mg. Daily Values: Vitamin A 80%, Calcium 16%. Exchanges: Starch 1,Vegetable 1,Fat 4. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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