Tarte À L'oignon: Onion Tart

Tarte à l'Oignon is a traditional dish from Occitan cuisine, featuring a savory onion tart with a flaky crust.

Vegetarian Appetizer Occitan Tart Onion
Tarte À L'oignon: Onion Tart

Ingredients

  • 2 large onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 pre-made pie crust
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and sugar, and cook until the onions are caramelized, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Press the pie crust into a tart pan. Prick the bottom with a fork and bake for 10 minutes.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Spoon the caramelized onions onto the pre-baked crust. Pour the egg mixture over the onions.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is set and the top is golden brown.
  7. Let the tart cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Fat
15g
Carbohydrates
35g
Protein
8g

Supplies

Skillet Tart pan Bowl

Tools

Whisk Oven

Serving suggestions

Serve the Tarte à l'Oignon as an appetizer or as part of a brunch spread.

Tips & tricks

For added flavor, sprinkle some grated cheese on top of the tart before baking.

Cost

$10