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Tarte Aux Courgettes -- Zucchini, Summer Squash, And Olive Tart Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 2 small summer squash, sliced with a mandoline (or very thinly sliced) .
  • 2 tbsps fresh thyme, sliced .
  • fresh ground pepper, to taste .
  • 3 tbsps unsalted butter, melted .
  • 2 small zucchini, sliced with a mandoline (or very thinly sliced) .
  • salt, to taste .
  • 1/2 c kalamata olives, pitted .
  • 2 tbsps fresh oregano, sliced (don't substitute dried) .
  • 3 tbsps parsley, sliced (flat leaf or curly, whatever you prefer) .
  • 6 sheets phyllo dough, thawed .
  • 1/4 c extra-virgin olive oil .
  • 4 garlic cloves, crushed

Directions
  • Step #1 Preheat the oven to 375ºF.
  • Step #2 Brush a rimmed baking sheet with butter.
  • Step #3 Slice the zucchini & summer squash.
  • Step #4 Mix the herbs, garlic & 3 tbsps of oil together.
  • Step #5 Put the sliced zucchini & summer squash in a bowl, toss with 1 tbsp of the oil & season this with salt & pepper, to taste.
  • Step #6 Work with one sheet of the phyllo dough at a time, & keep the other sheets covered with a damp towel.
  • Step #7 Press one sheet of the phyllo onto the prepared pan & brush it with the melted butter.
  • Step #8 Repeat with the remaining sheets, brushing each with the butter.
  • Step #9 Spread the herbed oil mixture over the last layer of dough, top this with the zucchini & squash & dot with the olives.
  • Step #10 Bake for 25 mins, or until the edges have just begun to turn brown.
  • Step #11 To serve: Remove the tart from the oven & allow it to cool slightly.
  • Step #12 Cut into 6 pieces & serve.
  • Enjoy the Tarte Aux Courgettes -- Zucchini, Summer Squash, & Olive Tart recipe

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