Beet and Squash Tarts
Share some love with these colourful tarts. Perfect for a healthy addition to Valentine’s day or any celebration you want to share the goodness of vegetables and cheese.
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Yield 12 tarts
Ingredients
- 2 Beets peeled and cubed
- 2 cups Squash cubed
- 1/2 cup Herbed Goat Cheese
- 1 Egg
- 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 2 tsp Fresh Thyme Leaves chopped
- 1/4 tsp Each Salt and Fresh Ground Pepper
- 5 sheets Phyllo Pastry
- 3 tbsp Butter melted
Instructions
- Steam beets for 15 minutes. Add squash and steam an additional 10 minutes or until beets are tender. Mash coarsely in large bowl. Stir in goat cheese, egg, parsley, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper; set aside.
- Brush 1 sheet of phyllo with some butter and repeat with remaining sheets. Cut into 12 squares and fit into muffin tins. Divide beet mixture among phyllo and bake in preheated 400 F (200 C) oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until phyllo is golden.
Estimated Cost Per Serving:
Nutrition Facts
Beet and Squash Tarts
Per
54 g
Calories
70
% Daily Value*
Fat
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Carbohydrates
9
g
3
%
Fibre
1
g
4
%
Sugars
2
g
2
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Cholesterol
20
mg
7
%
Sodium
125
mg
5
%
Vitamin A
2500
IU
50
%
Vitamin C
8.3
mg
10
%
Calcium
20
mg
2
%
Iron
0.7
mg
4
%
*5% or less is a little, 15% or more is a lot
Tips & Notes
Recipe developed by Emily Richards