Caramelized Carrot and Onion Tart

Ingredients

  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed in refrigerator overnight
  • 1 egg, beaten with 1 Tbsp of water
  • 1 Tbsp Olive oil + extra for drizzling
  • ½ lb large carrots, sliced into ¼” rounds
  • ¾ tsp Kosher salt, divided
  • 3 Tbsp vegetable broth, divided
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 2 onions, thinly sliced into half moon shapes
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup fresh chopped parsley

Directions

  • Step 1:

    Preheat oven to 425 F.

  • Step 2:

    On a piece of parchment paper, roll out pastry to 11 x 11 inch square.

  • Step 3:

    Transfer parchment paper and pastry to a baking sheet. Using a paring knife, score pastry with a 1/2 “ border, cutting halfway through the pastry, on all four sides.

  • Step 4:

    Brush the border lightly with the egg wash and bake for 10 minutes.

  • Step 5:

    Meanwhile, in a medium skillet over medium high heat, add 1 Tbsp olive oil, carrots and ½ tsp Kosher salt. Sauté for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until edges become golden brown. Add 1 Tbsp vegetable broth, cover and cook for 5 minutes.

  • Step 6:

    While carrots are cooking, in a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 Tbsp butter and sauté onions until translucent and slightly browned, stirring occasionally. Add 2 Tbsp vegetable broth, ¼ tsp Kosher salt and ¼ tsp black pepper and cook for 2 minutes until moisture is absorbed.

  • Step 7:

    When time is up, remove pastry from oven, let cool slightly. Using your fingers, gently flatten the center area, leaving the border puffed.

  • Step 8:

    Sprinkle grated cheese evenly over the center of the pastry, then evenly layer onions, followed by an even layer of carrots.

  • Step 9:

    Lightly drizzle with olive oil and bake for 10 – 15 minutes until pastry is browned.

  • Step 10:

    Garnish with chopped parsley.