Red Pepper, Tomato and Vintage Cheddar tartlets with a hint of chilli
Celebrate National Vegetarian Week and this sunny weather with a picnic for friends with these beautiful tasty tarts ideal for outdoor eating
Ingredients
2 large onions, peeled and chopped
50g olive oil
2 x 400g tins chopped tomatoes
1 red chilli, deseeded and finely diced
5g sugar
2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
1 tbsp rosemary, finely chopped
200g ready made puff pastry
2 Ramiro red peppers, cut into strips
Salt and pepper
200g PILGRIMS CHOICE Vintage Cheddar, grated
Serves: 8
Preptime: 25mins
Cook time: 1 hour 45mins
Approximate cost per serving: £1.10
Suitable for vegetarians
Method
1. Cook the onions in olive oil until soft and melted for about 30 mins
2. Add the tomatoes, chill, garlic, rosemary and peppers to the onions and cook over a gentle heat for about 45 mins (stirring occasionally) until everything has reduced and become really thick. Remove from the heat, cool and add some seasoning
3. Meanwhile, roll out the pastry and line 8 individual tart tins
4. Scatter half of the cheese in the base of the pastry cases. Spoon in the tomato filling and finish with the remaining grated cheese
5. Bake in a pre heated oven at 200c, 400f or gas 6 for about 30 minutes until the pastry is crisp and golden
6. Serve warm or cool and pack up for a picnic
Cooks Tip
Can be made as one large tart, decorated with rosemary sprigs and served as a light lunch with salad leaves
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