Ingredients
- 1 pie crust or homemade pastry dough
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- 1 small zucchini, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small onion or 1 shallot, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup goat cheese or ricotta
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1–2 tbsp fresh herbs (thyme, basil, or parsley)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the pastry dough into a rough circle and place it on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a bowl, toss asparagus, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, onion, and garlic with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- Spread goat cheese or ricotta in the center of the dough, leaving a border around the edges.
- Arrange the vegetables evenly over the cheese layer.
- Fold the edges of the dough over the filling, pleating as needed to form a rustic crust.
- Brush the crust with beaten egg and sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until the crust is golden and vegetables are tender.
- Let cool slightly, garnish with fresh herbs, and serve.
Notes
- Pre-bake the crust for 5–7 minutes to prevent sogginess if using juicy vegetables.
- Use feta instead of goat cheese for a tangier flavor.
- Add mushrooms or spinach for extra depth.
- Include cooked chicken for added protein.
- Reheat in the oven to maintain crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg