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Recipe by
Sandy McKee of Omaha, NE. Recipe was featured in
Sunset Magazine, July 2007.
This Fillo (Phyllo) Tomato Tart could be served as an appetizer or as a main
entree. This is one of those recipes that is a "must make"
during fresh vine-ripened tomato season. I always get raves when serving
this tomato tart because it is so delicious! I have made this recipe many times with variations of
the toppings (black olives, pepperoni, fresh peppers, etc).
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Fillo (Phyllo) Tomato Tart Recipe
Recipe Type:
Appetizer,
Tomatoes,
Mozzarella Cheese,
Diet
and Low Fat
Yields: makes
about 20 (3-inch squares)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 35 min
Ingredients:
7 sheets Fillo (Phyllo) dough, thawed*
5 tablespoons butter, melted
7 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, divided
1 cup very thinly-sliced
onions
1 cup shredded
fresh mozzarella cheese
8 Roma
tomatoes, cut into 1/8-inch thick slices**
Thyme leaves or
basil leaves, minced
Salt
and freshly-ground
black pepper
 * Thaw frozen phyllo in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours or
overnight before preparing the recipe.
** Cut tomatoes very thin so juices evaporate while baking or dough will be
soggy. Multi-colored Heirloom Tomatoes would also be beautiful on this
tart.
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a large cookie sheet with
parchment paper and spray paper with cooking-oil spray (or brush lightly with vegetable oil).
Have all your ingredients prepared in advance before preparing the Fillo Dough.
Preparing Fillo (Phyllo) Dough:
- When you open the package you will then unroll all the
sheets on a flat surface. They sheet are very thin. Lay them on
top of parchment paper so that they do not stick to anything and
cover the top with a piece of parchment as well.
- Lay one (1) sheet Fillo (Phyllo) dough on
the prepared parchment paper on the cookie sheet. Brush lightly with a little
melted butter. Don't worry if
the dough tears a little while brushing with butter. As the
phyllo layers are stacked, the only important one is the top
layer.
- Sprinkle all over with 1 tablespoon parmesan
cheese. Repeat layering five (5) more times (with filo dough, butter,
and parmesan cheese), pressing each sheet firmly so it sticks to
sheet below.
- Lay the last fillo sheet on top, brush with
remaining melted butter, and sprinkle on remaining 1 tablespoon
parmesan cheese.
Scatter onion slices across the
top of
dough, top with mozzarella cheese,
and arrange tomato slices in a single layer (overlapping
slightly). Sprinkle with thyme or basil and salt and pepper to
taste.
Bake until the dough is golden brown, approximately 30 to 35
minutes. Remove from oven and let cool 10 minutes. Using your
pizza cutter or a sharp knife and cut into approximately 3-inch
squares.
Serves many as an appetizer - Makes about 20 (3-inch squares).
Fillo (Phyllo) Tomato Tart - Nutritional Information
I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the below
information. All information is intended for your general knowledge only and is not a
substitute for medical advice or treatment for specific medical conditions. You should
seek prompt medical care for any specific health issues and consult your physician before
starting a new fitness regimen. |
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Item |
Amount |
Fat Grams |
Carbohydrate Grams |
Calories |
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Fillo (Phyllo) Sheets |
7 sheets |
1 |
43.4 |
224 |
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Butter |
5 tablespoons |
55 |
0 |
500 |
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Parmesan Cheese |
7 tablespoons, grated |
14 |
1.4 |
161 |
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Onion |
1 cup |
.1 |
9 |
40 |
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Mozzarella Cheese, fresh |
1 cup |
40 |
0 |
560 |
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Tomatoes, Roma |
8 medium |
0 |
24 |
39 |
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Recipe
Totals |
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110 |
77.8 |
1524 |
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Yields: makes
about 20 (3-inch squares).
Each 3-inch square = 5.5 Fat grams,
3.89
carbohydrate grams, 76.2 calories
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