Rustic Tomato Tart – Grain Free & Low Carb

This Rustic Tomato Tart uses a grain free cheddar pastry dough that pairs perfectly with the abundance of summer tomatoes. 

Rustic Tomato Tart – Low Carb, Keto, Grain-Free, Gluten-Free, THM S

When I saw a beautiful tomato tart of the cover of the Food Network magazine this month I knew I wanted to make one. Their recipe used puff pastry dough so that was out (it’s not low carb, Trim Healthy Mama friendly, or gluten-free). I made a cheddar pastry dough instead. It paired perfectly with my abundance of garden tomatoes.

I plant a small vegetable garden every year. I think it is about 10 x 20 feet. Lots of herbs (chives, basil, cilantro, sage, peppermint, oregano, and dill), cucumbers, zucchini, peppers, green beans, snow peas, and tomatoes. Somehow, every year, I end up with way too many tomato plants. This year I cut back and only bought 4. Then my husband bought me 4 more. And my mother bought me 4 more. And that is how I ended up with a dozen tomato plants.

You will probably see a few more tomato based recipes before the harvest is through. Last week I shared a Fresh Tomato and Basil Soup that is a great way to use up tomatoes that aren’t perfect. I had a ton of mine split from too much rain so I just blended them into a quick soup with restaurant quality flavors.

This is an excellent appetizer or makes a nice lunch or dinner paired with a salad. It serves 3-4.

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Rustic Tomato Tart

Prep Time

20 mins

Cook Time

30 mins

Total Time

50 mins

 

This Rustic Tomato Tart uses a grain free cheddar pastry dough that pairs perfectly with the abundance of summer tomatoes. 

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: tomato tart

Servings: 8 slices

Calories: 217 kcal

Author: Taryn

Ingredients

Topping:

• 1 tsp olive oil
• 3 cloves of garlic chopped
• 1 large onion sliced
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes
• pinch of salt

Dough:

• 8 oz cheddar cheese shredded or cut into small chunks (I used fresh cheddar curds but I think any cheddar would work)
• 1/4 cup almond flour
• 1/4 cup coconut flour
• 1/4 cup ground golden flax
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. In a large oven proof skillet heat the olive oil. Saute the garlic and onion over medium heat until softened. Add the tomatoes and saute until they burst. I was impatient and squished them after about 5 minutes. Cook for another minute or two until the juice evaporates.
3. Meanwhile, microwave cheddar cheese until completely melted and gooey. In a food processor combine the melted cheese with the rest of the dough ingredients. Pulse until a uniform dough forms. Roll the dough out between two pieces of parchment paper. Remove the top piece and carefully flip the dough over onto the tomatoes. Peel off the parchment.
4. Bake for 30 minutes until the dough firms up and becomes golden. Cool for 10 minutes and then carefully invert onto a servings platter. Garnish with fresh basil and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Rustic Tomato Tart

Amount Per Serving

Calories 217 Calories from Fat 135

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 15g 23%

Saturated Fat 7g 35%

Cholesterol 70mg 23%

Sodium 208mg 9%

Potassium 239mg 7%

Total Carbohydrates 8g 3%

Dietary Fiber 3g 12%

Sugars 2g

Protein 11g 22%

Vitamin A 12.7%

Vitamin C 18%

Calcium 24.3%

Iron 7.5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.