Red onions contain quercetin, which fights infections, and allicin, which helps boost cardiovascular health.
Red onion and ricotta tart
Ingredients
- 250g fresh ricotta
- 125ml (½ cup) Parmesan, freshly grated
- 2 large eggs
- 1 x 400g packet puff pastry
- 4 red onions, thinly sliced
- 30ml (2 tbsp) butter, melted
- handful fresh thyme
- salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 200°C.
2
Place the ricotta, Parmesan and eggs in a mixing bowl and whisk until smooth and well combined.
3
Roll out the pastry and cut into 4 squares. Place on a baking tray lined with baking paper.
4
Spread the cheese mixture over the pastry, leaving a 2cm border. Top with the onions, brush with the butter, sprinkle with the thyme and season.
5
Bake until the onions are cooked and the pastry is puffed and golden, about 25 minutes.
