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Leek
and Herb Tart with Gouda Cheese |
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Great side dish
to hearty meats, and a nice appetizer for a wine tasting
party too...
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CRUST: |
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2
cups |
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flour |
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3
Tbs |
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bulgur |
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1
tsp |
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salt |
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2/3
cup |
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chilled shortening, cut into pieces |
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Approx. 8 Tbs |
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ice
water
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FILLING: |
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2
Tbs |
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olive oil |
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4
large |
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leeks (white and pale green parts only),
thinly sliced |
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4
large |
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garlic cloves, finely chopped |
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1˝
cups |
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(packed) grated Gouda cheese (about 6
oz.) |
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1
Tbs |
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chopped fresh rosemary (or 1 t. dried) |
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1
Tbs |
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chopped fresh oregano (or 1 t. dried) |
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1
Tbs |
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chopped fresh sage (or 1 t. dried) |
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salt
and pepper to taste |
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1 |
To prepare
crust: Combine flour, bulgur and salt in food
processor. Add shortening and cut in until
mixture resembles coarse meal. Add enough water
to make the dough stick together, processing just until mixture
seems ready to roll into a ball. Gather dough into a
ball. Roll out dough on lightly floured surface
to 15" diameter round. Transfer to 9" diameter
tart pan with a removeable bottom. Trim edges.
Pierce dough all over with fork. Place in the
refrigerator for 15 minutes. |
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To prepare
filling: Heat oil in heavy large skillet over
medium-low heat. Add leeks and garlic and sauté
until tender and golden, stirring occasionally
for about 40 minutes. While sauteing, you
can add up to 3 T. of water if mixture
becomes too dry. Remove from
heat and cool. Mix cheese and herbs into the
sauteed leeks. Add salt and pepper to
taste. |
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Preheat oven
to 450 degrees F. Bake crust until golden,
piercing with a fork if bubbles form (about 15
minutes). Spoon filling into crust. Bake until
cheese melts and filling is heated through,
about 15 minutes. |
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Let sit for
a few minutes, then remove pan sides and cut
into wedges. |
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Servings: 6 |
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Cooking Tips |
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*Bulgur is also
called cracked wheat and is available at natural foods
stores and many supermarkets too. |
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**We have found that
the shortening that is sold in cubes is easiest to
measure and use. |
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***The crust dough
may be prepared 1 day ahead- place in pan, cover and
chill. (do not bake) |
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****The filling may
be prepared up to 8 hours in advance. Cover and chill.
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Source:
Modified from
Bon Appetit |
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