Tarte aux Tomates

Tarte aux Tomates is a delightful low-carb French dish that showcases the vibrant flavors of fresh tomatoes nestled in a savory almond flour crust. Perfect for breakfast, this tart is both satisfying and nutritious, making it a wonderful start to your day.

Ingredients

• Almond flour - 120 grams
• Butter - 50 grams, melted
• Egg - 1 large
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Fresh tomatoes - 300 grams, sliced
• Fresh basil - 10 grams, chopped
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Mozzarella cheese - 100 grams, shredded
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, melted butter, egg, and salt to form a dough.
3. Press the dough into a tart pan evenly across the bottom and up the sides, ensuring there are no cracks.
4. Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes or until lightly golden.
5. Remove the crust from the oven and let it cool slightly.
6. Layer the bottom of the crust with shredded mozzarella cheese.
7. Arrange the sliced tomatoes on top of the cheese, overlapping them slightly.
8. Drizzle olive oil over the tomatoes and sprinkle with chopped basil, salt, and black pepper.
9. Return the tart to the oven and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, until the tomatoes are tender and the cheese is bubbling.
10. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 35 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in healthy fats from almond flour and olive oil.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for keto diets.

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