Tomato, Basil, Yogurt Tart

Barb Gertz's Note:

This recipe is made with yogurt instead of milk or cream. With Tomatoes & basil in season this recipe makes a perfect summertime meal. Best served at room temperature, so it is great to bring along on a picnic. Recipe comes from Stonyfield Farm.

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 1 tart

• 3/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
• 6 eggs
• 8 roma tomatoes, sliced in halves,seeded (I have used other tomatoes)
• 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup fresh basil, thinly sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
2. In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, eggs, 1/4 cup basil, black pepper, salt and Parmesan cheese; Beat well.
3. Place crust into 9" tart pan or pie pan and trim of excess crust from edges, or crimp edges (flute); Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, until a VERY light golden brown.
4. Pour the mixture into the tart shell, top with tomato pieces,and sliced basil; sprinkle lightly with Parmesan cheese and bake 20-30 minutes or until cooked (the tart should be frim to the touch), Let cool 10 minutes before serving.

Reviews

[CaliforniaJan]

Perfect for a huge crop of tomatoes and basil. I used egg beaters instead of eggs and thus reduced the fat, calories and cholesterol and it came out tasty and was easy to put together. Thanks for posting.

[Wobin]

This was a amazing. I added some finely chopped onion and I am just realizing now that I totally forgot to put the yogart in (which was the main reason I was excited to use this recipe in the first place, sigh). Oh well, guess I will just have to make it again so I can try it with the yogurt. This was my first kiche/tart I have made and it turned out so satisfying. Thank you Barb!

[Little Tomato]

This recipe is excellent. I made it as written the first time, but now, I substitute any variety of ingredients for whatever type of tart I make. The ratio of eggs and yogurt is the only thing that stays the same. Thanks for posting such a winner.