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Pissaladiere (mediterranean Tart) Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp sugar .
  • salt & fresh ground pepper .
  • 1 pinch salt .
  • grated nutmeg, to taste .
  • 4 oz sunflower margarine .
  • fresh parsley, sliced, to garnish .
  • 1 (14 oz) can sliced tomatoes .
  • PASTRY .
  • 2 c plain flour (8 oz) .
  • 2 large onions, thinly sliced .
  • 2/3 c stoned black olives, sliced (3 oz) .
  • 2 tbsps capers .
  • FILLING .
  • thyme leaves (from a small sprig) .
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed .
  • 3 tbsps olive oil .
  • 1 tbsp mixed herbs (dried)

Directions
  • Step #1 Pre-heat the oven to 375F, 190 C, gas mark 5.
  • Step #2 Rub the flour & margarine together until it forms fine crumbs, then mix in the dried mixed herbs & salt; mix to a firm dough with a small amount of cold water (you can make the pastry in your food processor/blender).
  • Step #3 Roll out the pastry & line a 9 inch flan dish; bake the crust blind for approximately 15-20 mins, removing the baking beans & paper for the last 5 mins of coking to allow the pastry to crisp up; when cooked, set aside to cool in the flan dish.
  • Step #4 Meanwhile carefully fry the onions & garlic in the oil for about 10 mins until soft & transparent; stir in the the nutmeg, sugar, tomatoes, thyme & seasoning & let simmer carefully for 10 mins until the mixture is reduced & slightly syrupy.
  • Step #5 Remove from the heat & allow this to cool; mix in the olives & capers.
  • Step #6 When ready to serve, spoon the filling into the flan case, sprinkle with fresh sliced parsley & serve at about room temp.
  • Enjoy the Pissaladiere (Mediterranean Tart) recipe

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