Plant-Based Tomato Tart

A vegan version of heirloom tomato pie. It uses cashews and chickpeas as a fluffy filling, then it's topped with fresh summer tomatoes and jalapenos for a kick. Use an olive oil brisee for a crisp, light, and healthy touch.

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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
1 tart

Ingredients

  • 1 cup raw cashews

  • 1 cup cooked chickpeas, drained

  • ¼ cup vegetable broth

  • 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded

  • 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon miso paste

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 9-inch vegan pie crust

  • 3 medium heirloom tomatoes

  • 1 large fresh jalapeno chile

  • 1 teaspoon paprika

  • ¼ teaspoon flaky salt

Directions

  1. Soak the cashews in water for at least 1 hour, up to 8 hours.

  2. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

  3. Drain cashews. Combine cashews, chickpeas, broth, seeded jalapeno, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic, miso paste, salt, and pepper in a blender; blend until smooth and creamy. Set aside to allow flavors to meld.

  4. Put the pie crust into an 11-inch tart pan. (A 9-inch pie crust should be the right size because a tart pan is only about an inch shallow. If necessary, just roll out the pie crust a bit to stretch it out.)

  5. Layer two pieces of foil over the pie crust. Fill it with beans or pie weights. Turn down the heat to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  6. Bake the pie crust in the preheated oven for 11 minutes. Remove from oven and take away foil and weights.

  7. Brush pie crust with 1 teaspoon olive oil. Poke a few holes in it with a fork and continue baking for 6 minutes. Remove and let cool. Turn down the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  8. Cut tomatoes into 1/4 inch rounds. Remove the seeds. Cut the other jalapeno into rings.

  9. Spread cashew mixture into the pre-baked pie crust. Layer tomato slices on top, overlapping if necessary. Place jalapeno rings over the pie. Drizzle remaining olive oil on top. Sprinkle with paprika and 1/4 teaspoon flaky salt.

  10. Bake in the preheated oven until browned and tomatoes have begun to caramelize, 30 to 40 minutes. Cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

357 Calories
24g Fat
31g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 357
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g 30%
Saturated Fat 4g 21%
Sodium 418mg 18%
Total Carbohydrate 31g 11%
Dietary Fiber 5g 19%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 10g 19%
Vitamin C 21mg 23%
Calcium 50mg 4%
Iron 3mg 19%
Potassium 559mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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