The Show-Stopping Tart That’s Shockingly Easy

This is one of those recipes that makes everyone say “WOW!”… but only you know how simple it really is.

A crisp shortcrust base, a creamy tofu–hummus filling, swirls of vibrant pesto, and juicy tomatoes baked until golden — this tart is the ultimate effortless centrepiece. Perfect for brunch, lunch, or a light summer dinner.

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🍅 Tomato & Pesto Tart Recipe

Serves: 4

Ingredients

1 sheet ready-rolled shortcrust pastry

200g silken tofu

200g hummus

25g nutritional yeast

1 tbsp Dijon mustard

4 tbsp plant-based pesto

250g mixed tomatoes (different colours & sizes)

1 tbsp fennel seeds

Olive oil spray

Flaky sea salt & black pepper

Small bunch fresh basil leaves

Before You Start

Preheat oven to 200°C (fan).
Line a baking tray with parchment.
Have a food processor/blender and sharp knife ready.

Method

1️⃣ Make the filling
Blend tofu, hummus, nutritional yeast, Dijon mustard, plus a pinch of salt & pepper until smooth.

2️⃣ Prep ingredients
Thinly slice tomatoes. Pick basil leaves.

3️⃣ Prepare pastry
Lay the pastry sheet on the tray.
Score a 2.5 cm border (don’t cut through).
Spread filling evenly inside the border.

4️⃣ Add pesto
Dot spoonfuls of pesto over the filling and gently marble with a spoon.

5️⃣ Arrange tomatoes
Layer sliced tomatoes over the filling.
Fold pastry border slightly over the edge.
Lightly spray or brush with olive oil.
Scatter fennel seeds, salt, and pepper.

6️⃣ Bake
Bake immediately (before tomatoes release liquid) for 25–30 min, until pastry is golden and base is firm.

7️⃣ Finish & serve
Top with fresh basil leaves just before serving.

✨ Tip: Serve warm or at room temperature with a crisp green salad.

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