This tartlet is packed with the perfect combination of ingredients – savory pâté, a mix of tender vegetables, and flaky puff pastry. It’s a crowd-pleasing appetizer that is sure to impress your guests.
To make the tartlet, start by preheating your oven to 375°F. Next, melt some butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onions and sauté until they are soft and translucent. Then, add some diced mushrooms and sauté until they are tender and browned.
Once the onions and mushrooms are cooked, add a mix of diced carrots, broccoli, and zucchini to the skillet. Cook the vegetables until they have softened and are starting to brown around the edges. Remove the skillet from the heat and let the vegetables cool for a few minutes.
While the vegetables are cooling, roll out a sheet of puff pastry to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut the pastry into rounds or squares, depending on the shape you prefer. Place the pastry pieces on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Spread a thin layer of pâté over the center of each pastry piece, leaving a border of about 1/2 inch around the edge. Spoon the cooked vegetables over the pâté, dividing them evenly between the pastry pieces.
Fold the edges of the pastry up around the filling, crimping them gently to create a rustic-looking edge. Brush the edges of the tartlets with a beaten egg to give them a shiny finish.
Bake the tartlets in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and flaky. Let the tartlets cool for a few minutes before serving.
These warm vegetable and pâté tartlets are a perfect appetizer for any occasion. They’re easy to make, but they look and taste like something you’d get at a fancy restaurant. And with a filling made from a variety of colorful, flavorful vegetables, they’re also a good way to work more veggies into your diet.
So the next time you’re looking for a warm and satisfying appetizer, give these tartlets a try. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or just snacking on a lazy afternoon, they’re sure to impress.