Summer Squash Roasted Corn Tart

This summer squash roasted corn tart has thinly sliced yellow summer squash, zucchini, and roasted corn are tossed in shallots, thyme, goat cheese and garlic then topped with a little Parmesan cheese- I don’t see how that can be any kind of bad.

It is 86 degrees outside which means I am finding the nearest pool and I am going to sit in it for UMMMMM maybe the next 6 hours.  I feel like this summer is going to be hotter than all other summers. But I’m suer excited that it is that summer because a few things happen durning the summer that is pretty epic in our family.

We go camping, fishing and grill a lot. Not to mention the fact that some of my favorite foods are super delicious durning the summer months. Watermelon, Berries, Squash, Tomatoes and Corn are so good. I think I live on only those until its pumpkin season.

We go camping- not like ” Alone “. But camping non the less. We visit my parents house in Naples and we set up a tent in their back yard. It is kinda in the woods with about 5 acres and a FENCE. I Don’t judge me- I have a fear of large animals that can kill me. Plus hey- we live literally beside the everglades. Which equals alligators. And alligators + me – a titanium fence= No bueno! See mom I am a math wiz!

So when I think of camping I automatically think of tarts. I don’t know why guys. This is the exact train of thought that produced this recipe. Camping- outdoors- fire-grilling- grilled corn- corn tart- goat cheese- OH YES!!! Now I could be completely wrong about camping but that seems like sound logic to me. 

I like to top this summer squash roasted corn tart with a quick arugula and parmesan salad. It does a couple of things: 1). I love the peppery bite from the arugula and the salty bite from the parmesan. 2). It makes it a complete meal. I’m all for that! Don’t you just love summer foods too?

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Summer Squash Roasted Corn Tart

Prep Time

20 mins

Cook Time

1 hr 10 mins

Total Time

1 hr 30 mins

 

Author: CookingManiac

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
• 2 small zucchini very thinly sliced
• 2 small yellow squash very thinly sliced
• 2 fire roasted corn
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt divided
• 1 cup milk
• 2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 large eggs lightly beaten
• 3 slices cooked turkey bacon crumbled
• 2 ounces plain goat cheese room temp. and crumbled
• 1/4 cup basil chopped
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 1 shallot chopped
• pinch of red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
• 1 Tart crust
• 4 oz Arugula
• 2 oz shaved parmesan

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
2. Blind baking: Place the tart crust in a 10 inch tart/pie dish. Pierce bottom of dough liberally with a fork. Line bottom of dough with parchment paper; arrange dried beans on parchment paper. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes. Remove pie weights and parchment paper; bake at 400° for 5 minutes or until crust is lightly browned. Set aside and allow to cool.
3. Using a mandolin slice the squash and place in a colander and place in a large bowl; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Let stand 15 minutes or until liquid is released. Then squeeze to remove liquid, and pat dry.
4. If you have a gas stove, Place the corn on burner. Turn the corn every 10 seconds.
5. In a skillet add oil, when the oil is hot add the shallot. Cook for about 1 minute. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, cook for another 30 seconds. Turn off stove and set aside.
6. Combine remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, milk, goat cheese, yogurt, thyme, black pepper, and eggs in a bowl, stirring with a whisk. Sprinkle turkey bacon evenly over bottom of prepared crust; arrange zucchini over cheese. Carefully pour egg mixture over zucchini; top with thyme sprigs and parmesan. Bake at 400° for 40 minutes or until egg is set. Let stand 10 minutes.
7. Wash arugula, place in a bowl. Toss with 1 table spoon olive oil, salt and pepper to taste. Add shaved parmesan cheese.
8. To serve: Cut into tart into wedges. Top with salad. And eat! Enjoy!

So before I go, it is Memorial Day! It’s not just a day off work or the start of summer or the perfect beach day. It is a day to remember all our soldiers who served and lost their lives. My brother was in the army and my sister-in-law is still an active service member. I know the prayers we all say for our soldiers. Let’s not forget the family of those soldiers that have lost their lives doing one of the most honorable things- protecting our freedom. HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!