Savoury Pea Tart - Subtle crunch for a sumptuous Brunch
Luke Coutinho (Designed by Priyanka Vithlani, Meal planning analyst)

Savoury Pea Tart - Subtle crunch for a sumptuous brunch

Savoury and tart with mildly spicy flavours along with the deliciousness of superfood peas that strikes a perfect balance between taste and nutrition.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 261

Ingredients
  

Crust:
  • 1 cup gluten-free flour mix of Amaranth and raw banana flour
  • 3 Tbsp coconut oil
  • ½ Tsp turmeric powder
  • 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • cup water
Toppings:
  • 1 cup green peas blanched
  • 250 g homemade cashew cheese/almond cheese.
  • ½ cup chopped fresh mint leaves
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • Fresh microgreens for garnish

Method
 

  1. Heat oven at 375F.
  2. Add all the ingredients for the crust in a medium bowl. Mix them well using a fork.
  3. Place the bowl in the fridge for a couple of minutes.
For the filling
  1. Add mint, onion, cashew cheese, oregano in the food processor.
  2. Blend until smooth.
  3. Take the bowl out of the fridge.
  4. Grease a tart pan with some unsalted butter.
  5. Pour the crust dough into the pan.
  6. The crust dough will be extra sticky and wet.
  7. Start spreading it all over the pan using a fork.
  8. Add cashew cheese and spread it evenly.
  9. Add green peas and mint garnish.
  10. Drizzle a few drops of olive oil on top.
  11. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes.
  12. Top with fresh microgreens and serve .

Notes

  • We can use any gluten free flour as per availability.
  • Using sliced zucchini and tomatoes also gives it an amazing taste.