The Vegetarian Tree: The Fruit is Good!: Summer Harvest & Pesto Tart {Vegetarian}

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Friday, May 13, 2011

Summer Harvest & Pesto Tart {Vegetarian}

A while back my wonderful grandmother gave our family a subscription to the Family Fun Magazine. I loved the subscription and will definitely keep it. I found this wonderful recipe in the magazine - tried it and was in LOVE! I should have made two because my husband wanted to eat a whole one all by himself.

Here is the recipe I added my little changes in red:

Summer Harvest & Pesto Tart
Original Recipe HERE

Ingredients:
1 refrigerated pie crust, at room temperature (or homemade)
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 small zucchini, sliced into 1/4 inch-thick rounds
2 small yellow squash, sliced crosswise into 1/4 inch-thick rounds
Kernels cut from 1 ear of sweet corn (or 1 cup frozen)
Coarse salt and pepper
2 tablespoons of basil pesto (homemade)
*2 ounces fresh goat cheese or cream cheese, at room temperature
1 large egg (or not)
5-10 grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (or not)
5 basil leaves, thinly sliced

1. Preheat oven to 450*. Place pie crust on non-stick baking sheet, fold and pinch 1/2 inch rim around the edges of the dough, then set aside.

2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add vegetables (NOT TOMATOES) and season with salt and pepper. Cook the vegi's until they're lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer them to a bowl to cool and then toss with pesto.

3. In a small bowl, whisk together the cheese and egg (or not) until almost smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

4. Spread the cheese mixture over the crust. Then spread the cooked vegi's on top. Evenly scatter the tomatoes on top of that and then sprinkle with the Parmesan (or not). Bake about 20 minutes. Let cool slightly. Sprinkle with basil before serving. Serves 8 (or in my house - 2).

This makes a wonderful summer dinner served outside on your deck or back porch! Make sure to serve it along side fresh fruit and a light salad. I don't have to tell you to enjoy this because you will :)

*the last time I made this I actually used 4 wedges of THIS. Don't be afraid to get creative. I needed to use that up so I spread it on and it turned out great!

*Dear Beloved Readers of The Vegetarian Tree,

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LOVE - Amy & Ronda*

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Doctrine and Covenants 89:10-16

"I say unto you, all wholesome herbs God hath ordained for the constitution, nature, and use of man—Every herb (plant) in the season thereof, and every fruit in the season thereof; all these to be used with prudence and thanksgiving. Yea, flesh also of beasts and of the fowls of the air, I, the Lord, have ordained for the use of man with thanksgiving; nevertheless they are to be used sparingly; And it is pleasing unto me that they should not be used, only in times of winter, or of cold, or famine. All grain is ordained for the use of man and of beasts, to be the staff of life, not only for man but for the beasts of the field, and the fowls of heaven, and all wild animals that run or creep on the earth. And these hath God made for the use of man only in times of famine and excess of hunger. All grain is good for the food of man; as also the fruit of the vine; that which yieldeth fruit, whether in the ground or above the ground." (emphasis added)

John A. Widstoe

"It was shown in the history of plant science that plants contain all the necessary food substances: proteins, fats, starches and the carbohydrates, minerals...water {and} vitamins. The Great builder of the earth provided well for the physical needs of His children. Countless varieties of edible plants, vegetables, cereals, fruits and nuts are yielded by Mother Nature for man's daily food. If one uses meat it must be used sparingly and in winter or famine only...They who wish to be well and gain the promised reward stated in the Word of Wisdom must obey all of the law, not just part of it as suits their whim or their appetite, or their notion of its meaning." (The Word of Wisdom, a Modern Interpretation, 1950)

Doctrine and Covenants 59:16-21

"...the fulness of the earth is yours, the beasts of the field and the fowls of the air, and that which climbeth upon the trees and walketh upon the earth; Yea, and the herb, and the good things which come of the earth, whether for food or for rainment, or for houses, or for barns, or for orchards, or for gardens, or for vineyards; Yea, all things which come of the earth, in the season thereof, are made for the benefit and the use of man, both to please the eye and to gladden the heart; Yea, for food and for raiment, for taste and for smell, to strengthen the body and to enliven the soul. And it pleaseth God that he hath given all these things unto man; for unto this end were they made to be used, with judgment, not to excess, neither by extortion. And in nothing doth man offend God, or against none is his wrath kindled, save those who confess not his hand in all things, and obey not his commandments." (emphasis added)

Ezra Taft Benson

"There is no question that the health of the body affects the spirit, or the Lord would never have revealed the Word of Wisdom...Disease, fever and unexpected deaths are some of the consequences directly related to disobedience...To a great extent, we are physically what we eat. Most of us are acquainted with some of the prohibitions of the Word of Wisdom...but what need additional emphasis are the positive aspects - the need for vegetables, fruits, and grain, particularly wheat. We need a generation of people who eat in a healthier manner." (Ensign, September 1988, p. 5)

Ezra Taft Benson