Few things are more satisfying than pulling a golden leek, mushroom and goat’s cheese tart from the oven, whether it’s for a slow weekend brunch or a Meatless Monday meal. Sweet leeks, earthy mushrooms and creamy goat’s cheese create a comforting combination that’s elegant enough for a long lunch yet simple enough to prepare ahead for effortless entertaining.

I love serving generous slices with a peppery green salad and a glass of crisp white wine, letting good ingredients do all the talking. Whether you’re entertaining friends or enjoying a quiet weekend at home, this recipe proves that wholesome food can be every bit as indulgent as it is nourishing.

Leeks, earthy mushrooms and creamy goat’s cheese come together in this elegant savoury tart that’s equally at home on the brunch table or served with a crisp seasonal salad for lunch. Rich in flavour yet wonderfully simple, it’s an excellent make-ahead recipe for entertaining or meal preparation.

Why is this recipe healthy?

• Pair with a leafy green salad for extra fibre and antioxidants.
• Mushrooms provide beta-glucans, selenium and B vitamins to support immune function.
• Leeks are rich in prebiotic fibres that nourish beneficial gut bacteria.
• Goat’s cheese is often easier to digest than cow’s milk cheese for some people.
• Eggs contribute high-quality protein for muscle maintenance and satiety.

Leek, mushroom & goat’s cheese tart

Recipe by Samantha Gowing

• Total Time50 mins
• YieldServes 4-6 1x
• DietVegetarian

Leeks, earthy mushrooms and creamy goat’s cheese come together in this elegant savoury tart that’s equally at home on the brunch table or served with a crisp seasonal salad for lunch. Rich in flavour yet wonderfully simple, it’s an excellent make-ahead recipe for entertaining or meal preparation.

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Ingredients

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• 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoon olive oil, 1 for greasing
• 2 medium leeks, white and light green parts only, halved lengthwise and rinsed carefully to remove any dirt
• 16/450 g medium cremini or white mushrooms
• Salt
• Cracked pepper
• 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (defrosted according to package directions
• 3 eggs
• 225 g goat cheese
• Micro herbs to garnish

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C.
2. Grease a flan or pie dish lightly with oil, line with baking paper if desired.
3. Using a mandoline or very sharp knife, cut leeks into paper-thin slices. Clean and slice mushrooms.
4. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat; add leeks and sauté until just tender but not brown, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside. Heat the remaining teaspoon of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; add mushrooms and sauté until all residual liquid has reduced, about 5 minutes.
5. Combine mixture with mushrooms and sauté together briefly, season with salt and pepper. Remove pan from heat. Cool before loading into pastry.
6. Place thawed puff pastry sheet into prepared flan or pie dish. Trim edges as desired.
7. Break one egg into a small bowl, beat slightly, then brush edges of pastry with egg wash. Brush entire surface with remaining beaten egg wash. Prick the interior of the pastry all over with a fork. Bake until pale gold, about 10 minutes. If pastry has puffed up inside edge, press it down gently. Set aside.
8. Meanwhile, combine the remaining eggs with goat cheese and blend until smooth. Spread onto the pastry and spread to fill. Return to oven and bake just until set, about 5 minutes. Remove from oven and spread with mushroom-leek mixture.
9. Crumble remaining cheese on top, bake for another 5 minutes, until warm and the cheese melted.
10. Garnish with micro herbs and serve.

Notes

• Mushrooms provide beta-glucans, selenium and B vitamins to support immune function.
• Leeks are rich in prebiotic fibres that nourish beneficial gut bacteria.
• Goat’s cheese is often easier to digest than cow’s milk cheese for some people.
• Eggs contribute high-quality protein for muscle maintenance and satiety.
• Pair with a leafy green salad for extra fibre and antioxidants.

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• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins
• Category: Plant-based
• Method: Bake
• Cuisine: Modern Australian

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