Cyman Huang

Holiday

Vegetable Tarte Tatin

A holiday appetizer from Savor the Holidays — ready in 1 hour.

60 min total 4 servings AppetizersEntertaining · Holiday · Vegetarian
Cyman Huang

Recipe by Cyman Huang

Cooked, styled and photographed in his kitchen.

Vegetable Tarte Tatin

Vegetable Tarte Tatin opens the appetizer chapter of Savor the Holidays — a crowd-pleasing bite built for gatherings, parties, and festive tables.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed if frozen
  • Fresh basil leaves or rosemary for garnish

Method

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. 2

    In a large oven-safe skillet, melt the butter and olive oil over medium heat.

  3. 3

    Add the sliced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until the onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add the sliced carrots, zucchini, red bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper to the skillet. Sprinkle with dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are slightly softened.

  5. 5

    Drizzle the balsamic vinegar over the vegetables and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.

  6. 6

    Remove the skillet from the heat and arrange the vegetable mixture evenly in the skillet.

  7. 7

    Place the puff pastry sheet over the vegetables, tucking the edges down into the skillet.

  8. 8

    Using a knife, make a few small slits in the puff pastry to allow steam to escape.

  9. 9

    Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and crispy.

  10. 10

    Remove the skillet from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.

  11. 11

    Carefully invert the skillet onto a serving plate, allowing the Vegetable Tarte Tatin to release from the skillet.

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