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While technically a winter fruit, antioxidant-rich butternut squash is available year around either fresh from the farm or frozen. Embracing spring’s yellow blossoms, summer’s golden sun, autumn’s amber hues & winter’s hearty recipes – this flavorful, crustless tart is perfect any season as a savory breakfast or light dinner alongside fresh greens tossed in a snappy vinaigrette.
Crustless Butternut Squash Tart
This flavorful, crustless tart is perfect any season as a savory breakfast or light dinner alongside fresh greens tossed in a snappy vinaigrette.
Servings 8 slices
Calories 140kcal
Equipment
Immersion blender or processor
Ingredients
1 ½ cups butternut squash peeled, seeded & cubed1 tablespoon olive oil2 eggs2 egg yolks¼ cup heavy cream2 tablespoons creme fraiche½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon white pepper¾ cup goat cheese*
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
Toss squash in olive oil and arrange on prepared baking sheet.
Roast for 40 minutes, until tender.
In a small bowl combine roasted squash, eggs, egg yolks, heavy cream, creme fraiche, salt and pepper.
Purée squash mixture, using an immersion blender or processor.
Grease a 9-inch pie dish with cooking spray.
Crumble goat cheese in prepared dish, distributing evenly.
Pour egg mixture over cheese.
Bake for 30 minutes.
Serve warm.
Notes
Naturally low-carb & gluten-free
*I prefer creamy Capricho de Cabra for this recipe
Nutrition
Sodium: 245mg | Sugar: 1g | Fiber: 1g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Calories: 140kcal | Fat: 11g | Protein: 6g | Carbohydrates: 4g
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