FETA AND KALE TART

Feta and Kale Tart image

Provided by lecole54

Categories Cheese

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

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1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
8 ounces kale, tough stems discarded, rinsed well
1 -2 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 medium onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
salt
1 tablespoon dill, finely chopped
1 tablespoon flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
3 large eggs
1 egg yolk
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup 2% low-fat milk
pepper, freshly ground to taste
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (1 cup)

Steps:

Roll out the single-crust pie dough; press it into a 9-inch pie plate, tart pan or a springform pan with a removable bottom. Refrigerate until ready to fill. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the kale and cook for 30 seconds, then immediately drain the kale into a colander. Squeeze out as much water as possible. As soon as the kale is cool enough to handle coarsely chop it and set it aside; there should be 1 cup.
Add just enough oil to lightly coat the bottom of a medium skillet. Heat over medium-high heat, then add the diced onion. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the onion softens. Add the chopped kale and a pinch of salt; cook for 1 to 4 minutes or until the excess moisture has evaporated. Remove from the heat, then add the dill and parsley, stirring to combine.
Whisk the eggs and egg yolk together in a large mixing bowl, then add the cream and stir to incorporate.
Combine the cornstarch and milk in a measuring cup, stirring to mix well, then add it to the egg-cream mixture in the bowl. Add pepper to taste and the nutmeg, whisking to combine.
Scatter the kale-onion mixture over the prepared pie dough, then evenly distribute the crumbled feta over the vegetable mixture. Pour the egg mixture on top.
Bake for 45-50 minutes, until the tart is set and the crust is lightly browned. Let it sit for 15 minutes before serving.