Mediterranean Garlic Tart

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Mediterranean Garlic Tart

 

Dough for 1 single piecrust

2 heads garlic, cloves peeled and lightly smashed

1 1/2 cups milk

1 medium eggplant

3 eggs beaten

4-6 sliced scallions

1 roasted and diced red bell pepper

1 small bunch fresh basil and/or parsley

1 cup freshly grated Romano, Gruyere, or Parmesan cheese

Salt and black pepper to taste

1/2 cup sliced, pitted Kalamata olives (optional)

 

 

 

1. Place garlic cloves and milk in a small pot. Bring to a simmer, being careful

not to boil. Poach the garlic over very low heat for approximately 20 minutes.

Remove mixture from heat and allow to cool to lukewarm.

 

2. Score the skin of the eggplant by running the sharp prongs of the fork into

and along the entire surface of the eggplant. This helps the tough skin to

soften while cooking. Cut eggplant into 1/2-inch-thick rounds. Saute the

eggplant rounds with a little olive oil in a large skillet until lightly browned

on both sides and very soft.

 

3. Remove garlic from milk with a slotted spoon and mash with a potato masher.

Whisk together the milk and garlic with the beaten eggs.

 

4. In a small skillet, saute the scallions in butter or oil until softened, then

add to the milk mixture. Mix in the bell pepper.

 

5. Chop or tear the basil leaves and chop the parsley, then add herbs to milk

mixture. Mix in 1/2 cup of the grated cheese. Add salt and pepper.

 

6. Preheat oven to 350F. Place piecrust in a 9-inch pie plate or quiche dish,

cutting edges to fit. Lay eggplant slices on the pastry shell. Sprinkle with

olive slices, if desired. Pour custard mixture over eggplant and olives and

sprinkle the top with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese. Bake until the custard is

set, approximately 30 to 40 minutes. A knife should come out of the center

clean.

 

7. Serve warm or room temperature.

 

Serves 8 - 10.

 

Author: Adapted from Hollyhock Cooks, by the Hollyhock Cooks (New Society

Publishers, 2003).

Source: Care2.com

Formattted by Chupa Babi: 03.17.08

 

Flu season will soon be upon us, and eating lots of garlic is one of the best

defenses we know of for staying healthy. This savory tart is loaded with garlic

that has been poached in milk to bring out its natural sweetness, then combined

with eggplant, peppers, calcium-rich cheese, and omega-3-laden eggs to make an

Italian version of quiche that is just as delicious as it is healthful.

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