Thin spinach and potato tart


Thin spinach and potato tart
A savoury tart with a thin puff pastry base, crushed potatoes, spinach, bechamel sauce and topped with a sprinkling of grated cheese.
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Last modified on: June 13th 2021
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 20 min.
Resting: 10 min.
Cooking: 30 min.
All in all: 60 min.
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Stage 1 - ⌛ 3 min.
Thin spinach and potato tart : Stage 1
Chop 150 g cooked potatoes fairly small.

Stage 2 - ⌛ 4 min.
Thin spinach and potato tart : Stage 2
Put in a bowl, salt and pepper, then add 50 g butter in small pieces. Mix well by mashing together with a fork, as coarsely or finely as you prefer.

Stage 3 - ⌛ 4 min.
Thin spinach and potato tart : Stage 3
Roll out 150 g puff or flaky pastry (pâte feuilletée) into a roughly 9-inch (22 cm) circle and lay on a sheet of cooking parchment, laid on a baking sheet.

Stage 4 - ⌛ 2 min.
Thin spinach and potato tart : Stage 4
Preheat the oven to 430°F (220°C).

Spread a layer of crushed potato on the puff pastry base.

Stage 5 - ⌛ 2 min.
Thin spinach and potato tart : Stage 5
Add a layer of spinach.

Stage 6 - ⌛ 2 min.
Thin spinach and potato tart : Stage 6
Spread the 100 g bechamel sauce on top.

Stage 7 - ⌛ 1 min.
Thin spinach and potato tart : Stage 7
And finish with 30 g grated cheese.

Stage 8 - ⌛ 30 min.
Thin spinach and potato tart : Stage 8
Bake for about 30 minutes.

Stage 9 - ⌛ 10 min.
Thin spinach and potato tart : Stage 9
Leave to cool slightly before serving.
Remarks
If you don't have bechamel sauce, add extra grated cheese to make up for it.
Keeping: Best eaten without delay, but can be reheated.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe130 RDI=50 %670 RDI=60 %620 RDI=90 %1,500 RDI=80 %6,270 RDI: 80 %
Per 100 g20 RDI=8 %110 RDI=10 %100 RDI=20 %240 RDI=10 %1,000 RDI: 10 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman
Possible allergens in this recipe: milk, Gluten, Sulfites
How much will it cost?
  • For 1 tart : 1.95 €

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This recipe uses (among others)
Puff or flaky pastry (pâte feuilletée)
Puff or flaky pastry (pâte feuilletée)

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Cooked spinach
Cooked spinach

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