Description
Tangy green tomatoes baked with garlic, basil, smoky cheese, and a rustic masa crust. Perfect for brunch or a light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound green tomatoes, sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 1 1/2 cups shredded smoked cheese blend
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 green chili or jalapeño, minced (optional)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
- 2 tablespoons cornmeal
- 1/2 cup masa harina
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1/3 cup butter
- 1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
- 1/3 cup cold water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Mix cornmeal, masa harina, flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar.
- Cut butter into dry ingredients until crumbly.
- Pulse corn and water together, then stir into mixture to form dough.
- Roll dough and press into a 10-inch tart pan.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and optional pepper in olive oil for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Mix salt, pepper, thyme, and basil together.
- Sprinkle 1 cup cheese over crust.
- Spread sautéed onion mixture over cheese.
- Sprinkle half the seasoning over the filling.
- Layer sliced green tomatoes over the tart.
- Add remaining seasoning and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use a blend of smoked cheddar and Gruyère for rich flavor.
- Allow the tart to rest before slicing.
- Serve with marinara sauce or honey mustard.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 420
- Fat: 19
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 11
- Cholesterol: 45