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The Best Tomato Tart Garden Plan

Published: Apr 12, 2020 · Modified: Jun 21, 2024 by Lisa Keys · This post may contain affiliate links · 15 Comments

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Last Updated on June 21, 2024 by Lisa Keys

Sliced yellow tomato tart with feta and dill.

Is This fresh tomato tart in your garden plan?

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Last week I wrote of the symbolic nature of flowers. Look around your garden. What does it say about you? Plant some dill. It symbolizes power against evil. Every victory garden could use that power right about now. Nasturtium, too. Those edible peppery and sometimes fiery orange blossoms stand for patriotism. Do you love this country? How do you show it?

My son in Afghanistan.

For those who knew William or have followed this blog I’m certain I don’t have to explain why dill and nasturtium remind me of him. I don’t know a soul (other than his military brothers) who love this country more and fought the good fight, so others could live free.

Will and two friends hiking.

Today, I praise the essential workers, especially my two nieces, battling the evil of COVID19. Heather and Brenda are on the front lines as nurses in ICU units devoted to the care of those infected. I can't imagine the mix of emotions associated with these essential jobs, but they do it.

They pledge an allegiance to quality healthcare no matter the hardship. All any of us nonessentials can do is express our gratitude for their courage, dedication and willingness to fight the good fight...plus wash our hands and practice social distancing. This thing isn't over, yet.

Garden dill.
With its feathery leaves and delicate flowers dill is an essential herb that attracts beneficial predators to the garden. I guess that is how it got its reputation for fighting evil.

As much as I love this recipe as written desperate times call for desperate measures. These days (AmericaStrong) we are all adapting to a new normal. Thankfully, this is a raid your pantry kind of recipe initially adapted from William-Sonoma's web site.

No puff pastry? No problem. Use any kind of pie dough or even a pre-made pizza crust, flour tortillas or naan...hey! it is an international situation we are in so be brave and use whatever. Same goes for fresh tomatoes. Any fresh vegetable will do, but if it is crunchy like broccoli, blanch it first. Onions? Caramelize them first. Canned tomatoes? Drain them and pat them dry. Same for cheese and herbs...just do you and don't forget to plant some seeds.

Sliced yellow tomato tart with feta and dill.

Fresh Tomato Tart with Feta and Dill

Lisa Keys
The perfect tart when fresh tomatoes are in season.
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Greek
Servings 6
Calories 307 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry thawed
  • freshly sliced tomatoes
  • kosher salt
  • 6 ounces crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chopped dill
  • freshly ground pepper
  • herb oil
  • 2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • Heat an oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Sprinkle both sides of tomatoes lightly with salt and place in a single layer on paper towels. Let them stand 15 to 30 minutes for paper towels to absorb some of their moisture.
  • Unfold the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured work surface. Roll out into a 9-by-13-inch rectangle about ⅛ inch thick. Transfer the dough to the prepared baking sheet. Using a fork, prick (or dock) the pastry all over. Fold over ½ inch of the pastry all the way around the edge.
  • Arrange the tomatoes and feta cheese evenly on top of the pastry rectangle. Sprinkle evenly with the dill and some freshly ground black pepper. Drizzle with a little herb oil and parmesan.
  • Bake until the pastry is puffed and golden brown, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and transfer to a work surface. Cut the tart into pieces and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 307kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 8gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 454mgPotassium: 46mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 140IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 159mgIron: 1mg
Keyword baking, dill, feta, fresh, gardening, puff pastry, tart, tomato
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  1. Louis Matino

    April 12, 2020 at 7:46 am

    Thanks to Heather & Brenda. Not all heroes wear capes.

    Reply
    • Lisa

      April 12, 2020 at 8:01 am

      Heroes wear scrubs and combat boots and rubber gloves....it's a long list

      Reply
  2. Mary R Shivers

    April 12, 2020 at 8:07 am

    Beautiful, Lisa. Thank you again.

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    • Lisa

      April 12, 2020 at 9:48 pm

      As always thank you for your kind comments

      Reply
  3. Tyler James

    April 12, 2020 at 10:09 am

    5 stars
    I love this. Thank you for showing your light in these dark times ❤️

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    • Lisa

      April 12, 2020 at 10:41 am

      Thank you Tyler James. Be well and remain positive

      Reply
    • Lisa

      April 12, 2020 at 9:38 pm

      ❤️❤️❤️

      Reply
  4. Pam

    April 12, 2020 at 11:20 am

    5 stars
    Such a beautiful and thought provoking post. And another delicious recipe to place on my list of “will definitely make this!”
    Happy Easter and God Bless ❤️

    Reply
    • Lisa

      April 12, 2020 at 4:08 pm

      Thank you Pam for your comments. This recipe is especially great with homegrown tomatoes.

      Reply
  5. Krista

    April 12, 2020 at 2:10 pm

    Happy Easter Lisa
    I feel that when you lose a child you’ve already faced the end of the world and somehow this whole thing seems to be a little less scary
    I know for so many this is a time filled with terror and fear of the unknown but I feel an incredible sense of calm because I’ve learned that there are some things that are just beyond my control and I cannot let that control me
    This would’ve been my Aidan’s graduation year and though I ache for his friends who just want normalcy, I am also happy to have this time with my husband and daughter and. even though Kyle is far away I feel an even deeper connection with him he is being smart and I love him for that
    I made brioche from scratch yesterday and it turned out perfectly. Thanks Aidan❤️
    Sending you love and peace on this Easter Day my friend and happy thoughts of how our independent boys would’ve handled this crazy time

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    • Lisa

      April 12, 2020 at 4:06 pm

      Thank you for sharing your heart here. You write so beautifully and always validate exactly what I feel. Those boys of ours....I sure wonder what they would be doing now. Happy Easter dear lady <3

      ps: love that you are baking bread...so popular right now

      Reply
  6. Carol Walsh

    April 13, 2020 at 6:50 am

    I can't wait to plant my herbs and will be sure to include dill along with lemon thyme, oregano and basil, our "go to" herbs. Might give the nasturtium a shot too. That picture of William sitting on his bunk is so intense, I couldn't stop staring into those eyes of his. Sure do miss that boy of yours.
    Sending you big hugs this April, I know it's a tough month. <3

    Reply
    • Lisa

      April 13, 2020 at 7:12 am

      I see some delicious food on your table

      Reply
  7. Angela@eatlivehappy

    April 13, 2020 at 12:45 pm

    5 stars
    Beautiful tart and a beautiful post. I pray for your nieces as they expose themselves everyday to heal the sick.

    Reply
    • Lisa

      April 13, 2020 at 1:19 pm

      Thank you for the prayers. These ladies and so many others sure need them right now. <3 And you stay well, too!

      Reply

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