- December 8, 2025
🧅 Savory Caramelized Onion & Cheesy Vegetable Tart (Vegan/Vegetarian Option Available!) 🧀🥕
🌟 Page 1: Introduction, Why You'll Love It, & Essential Ingredients
🤩 Welcome to the Ultimate Savory Tart Experience!
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Get ready to bake the showstopper your friends and family will be talking about! This Savory Caramelized Onion & Cheesy Vegetable Tart (or an incredible vegan alternative) is a perfect blend of a rich, flaky crust, a hearty, flavor-packed filling, and a creamy, cheesy topping, crowned with sweet, caramelized red onions. It’s comforting, incredibly satisfying, and beautiful enough for any special occasion or a Sunday brunch! 🥂
✨ Why This Tart Will Be Your New Favorite
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Mega Flavor: The sweetness of the caramelized onions perfectly balances the savory, spiced vegetable filling. 🌶️
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Crowd-Pleaser: It's naturally vegetarian, and easily adaptable to be 100% vegan (see notes below!). 🌱
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Prep Ahead: You can make the crust and filling a day in advance, making dinner prep a breeze. 💨
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Visually Stunning: The golden-brown onions and creamy top layer make for a stunning presentation, just like the photo! 📸
🛒 Ingredients You'll Need
Here is the shopping list to create this masterpiece. We've divided it into three easy sections!
| Section | Ingredient | Notes |
| Crust (Whole Wheat/Rye Option Pictured) | 1 $\frac{1}{2}$ cups All-Purpose Flour (or whole wheat/rye blend) | For a hearty, rustic base. 🌾 |
| $\frac{1}{2}$ tsp Salt | Essential for flavor. | |
| $\frac{1}{2}$ cup (1 stick) Cold, Cubed Butter (or vegan butter) | For the flakiest crust! 🥶 | |
| 3-5 Tbsp Ice Water | Only use what is needed to bring the dough together. 💧 | |
| Hearty Filling | 1 Red Onion (thinly sliced) | For the gorgeous topping! 🧅 |
| 1 Large Carrot (finely diced) 🥕 | Adds color and sweetness. | |
| 1 Bell Pepper (any color, diced) 🫑 | Essential crunch and flavor. | |
| 2 cloves Garlic (minced) 🧄 | The flavor foundation. | |
| $\frac{1}{2}$ cup Cooked Lentils/Ground Meat Substitute (Optional) | For extra protein/texture. 💪 | |
| Spices: Smoked Paprika, Thyme, Salt, Pepper | To give it a rich, savory depth. 🌿 | |
| Cheesy Topping | $\frac{1}{4}$ cup Nutritional Yeast (for vegan option) OR $\frac{1}{4}$ cup Grated Parmesan | For that “cheesy” flavor. 🧀 |
| $\frac{1}{2}$ cup Cashew Cream OR $\frac{1}{2}$ cup Heavy Cream/Milk/Egg mixture | To create the creamy binder. 🥛 | |
| 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella/Gouda (or high-quality vegan shred) | For the melt! 🤤 | |
| Fresh Parsley (for garnish) | A final touch of freshness. 🌿 |
👩🍳 Page 2: Step-by-Step Instructions & Pro Tips
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Follow these simple steps to bake a perfect tart that looks just like the one in the photo!
1️⃣ Master the Crust (Prep Time: 15 mins | Chill Time: 30 mins)
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Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. 🥣
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Cut in the Fat: Add the cold, cubed butter (or vegan butter). Use a pastry blender or your fingertips to cut the fat into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. We want pea-sized pieces! 🤏
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Add Water: Gradually add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix!
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Chill & Roll: Form the dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic, and chill for at least 30 minutes. Once chilled, roll it out and fit it into a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom. Prick the bottom with a fork. 🎯
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Blind Bake: Line the crust with parchment paper and pie weights (or dried beans). Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes. Remove weights and bake for another 5 minutes until lightly golden. Set aside. ☀️
