Savory Golden Beet Tart with Goat Cheese, Purple Basil & Poppy Seed Vinaigrette Recipe
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- If your still hungry for pie I hope you buy my book, Savory Pies. It's now available on both Amazon and Barnes & Noble. GREG
- Golden Beet Tart with Goat Cheese, Purple Basil & Poppy Seed Vinaigrette
- serves 6 to 8 CLICK here for a printable recipe
- 1/4 c balsamic vinegar
- 4 T olive oil, divided
- 2 T grated parmesan cheese, divided
- 1 T poppy seeds
- 1 oz disc extra rich short crust pastry
- 2 t sugar
- 1 t minced shallot
- 1 pn kosher salt & freshly cracked black pepper, as needed
- 1 lb golden beets, tops removed
- 1 T flour, as needed for rolling
- 4 oz softened fresh goat cheese (such as montrachet)
- 2 c loosely packed purple and/or green basil leaves
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 301g | |
| Recipe makes 2 servings | |
| Calories 429 | |
| Calories from Fat 241 | 56% |
| Total Fat 27.34g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat 11.74g | 47% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 38mg | 13% |
| Sodium 575mg | 24% |
| Potassium 678mg | 19% |
| Total Carbs 29.37g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.3g | 18% |
| Sugars 21.66g | 14% |
| Protein 16.63g | 27% |
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