Cheesy Zucchini and Ham Filo Tart with Fresh Herbs

Ingredients

For the Filling:
- 2 medium zucchinis, grated
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced ham
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, grated
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 3 large eggs
- Salt and pepper, to taste

For Assembly:
- Filo sheets (8-10 sheets)
- 1/4 cup melted butter

Instructions

1. Preparation:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom.
- Grate the zucchinis and carrots, then squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel. This will help avoid a soggy filling.

2. Filling:
- In a large bowl, combine grated zucchinis, cheddar cheese, diced ham, chopped onion, minced garlic, grated carrots, chopped parsley, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir in the three beaten eggs until fully incorporated.

3. Filo Tart Assembly:
- Carefully layer the filo sheets in the tart pan, brushing each with melted butter to prevent them from drying out and to add flavor.
- Lay each sheet slightly rotated from the last to ensure even coverage and a rustic look. Allow the excess to hang over the edges.

4. Fill and Bake:
- Pour the zucchini and ham filling into the prepared filo crust. Spread evenly and lightly press down to compact.
- Fold the overhanging filo edges over the filling, creating a border.
- Brush the top with additional melted butter for golden, flaky perfection.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the filo is golden brown and the filling is set.

5. Cool and Serve:
- Allow the tart to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
- Carefully remove from the tart pan and slice into wedges.
- Serve warm or at room temperature, garnished with extra parsley if desired.

Total Time

PT55M
55 minutes

Type of Dish

Lunch

Keywords

Zucchini tart, Filo pastry, Cheesy lunch, Ham tart, Vegetable tart, Oven baked tart, Herb tart, Easy lunch recipe, Healthy lunch, Egg tart

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Approx. 1,680 calories for the entire dish

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