Dandelion Greens Tart

This tart is a great addition to a relaxed springtime brunch. Delicious warm or at room temperature, it looks like much more effort than it actually is. If you can’t find dandelion greens, feel free to substitute the same amount of any readily available bitter greens. Enjoy the Dandelion Greens Tart alongside Left Field Nelson Sauvignon Blanc or Santa Ana La Mascota Cabernet Franc.

Ingredients

Serves 6
1 tbsp (15 ml) flax meal
2½ tbsp (37.5 ml) water
2 cups (500 ml) raw pumpkin seeds, plus more for garnish
2 tbsp (30 ml) nutritional yeast
2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil, divided
1 bunch dandelion greens (about 6 oz/170 g)
kosher salt, to taste
2 shallots, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup (250 ml) plain yogurt
3 large eggs
2 tbsp (30 ml) finely chopped fresh chives
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
3 oz (85 g) goat’s cheese, crumbled, for garnish
microgreens, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 F (175 C).
  2. In a small bowl, whisk flax meal and water. Set aside to thicken for 5 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, in a food processor fitted with an S blade, pulse pumpkin seeds and nutritional yeast until a coarse meal forms. Add 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil and flax mixture. Pulse again until well combined and a small portion of mixture holds together when pressed in your hand.
  4. Pour crust mixture into a 4 × 14-in (10 × 35 cm) fluted rectangular tart pan with removable bottom. Evenly press crust mixture across bottom and up sides of pan. Bake until crust is lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Set aside to cool while making filling.
  5. Cut off tough stems of dandelion greens and wash well under cold water. Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Meanwhile, prepare an ice bath by placing a couple handfuls of ice in a large bowl and filling bowl about halfway with water. When saucepan of water comes to a boil, salt generously and add dandelion greens. Blanch, about 2 minutes, then transfer to ice bath. Drain, squeeze out excess water and roughly chop.
  6. In a small frying pan over medium heat, warm remaining 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil. Add shallots, garlic and a pinch of salt and sauté, stirring often, until shallots have softened, about 8 minutes.
  7. In a medium bowl, whisk yogurt and eggs until well combined. Fold in chopped dandelion greens, shallot mixture, chives and a good pinch of pepper.
  8. Pour filling into tart shell and transfer tart to oven. Bake until filling has puffed up and is lightly golden brown, 30 to 40 minutes. Let tart cool in pan on a rack for at least 25 to 35 minutes.
  9. When ready to serve, remove tart from pan and place on a platter. Garnish as desired with pumpkin seeds, goat cheese and microgreens. Slice and serve.
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