Ingredients
Scale
Gather these simple, everyday ingredients, and let the magic happen:
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 large ripe tomatoes, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
If you’re like me, always looking for ways to adapt, you can swap the Parmesan for nutritional yeast for a dairy-free option, or use cherry tomatoes if you prefer a sweeter taste.
Instructions
Putting this tart together is as easy as pie—pun totally intended!
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked brown rice, Parmesan cheese, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until well incorporated.
- Press the rice mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a greased tart pan to form the crust. Bake for 10-12 minutes until it starts to crisp.
- Remove the crust from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- Arrange the tomato slices over the crust, slightly overlapping them. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with oregano and basil.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let the tart cool for a few minutes, then garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Remember, the key to a good tart is patience. Let it cool slightly to set—trust me, it’s worth the wait!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: Tomato Tart with Brown Rice Crust, recipe, cooking, food
