Smart Recipe Kitchen

2026-03-01

Serves: 4–6 | Total time: ~45 minutes | Why it works: Roasted veg add depth; goat cheese gives tang; puff pastry keeps it crisp.

Ingredients

• 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
• 1 small zucchini, half-moons
• 1 red bell pepper, strips
• 1 small red onion, slices
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt, pepper
• 4 oz goat cheese, crumbled
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella (optional)
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 egg (for egg wash)

Method

1) Heat oven to 400°F. Toss zucchini, pepper, onion with oil, salt, pepper. Roast 18–20 minutes until tender; cool slightly.

2) Lay puff pastry on parchment-lined sheet. Score 1-inch border and prick center with a fork.

3) Spread roasted vegetables inside border. Dot with goat cheese, add mozzarella if using, and thyme.

4) Brush border with beaten egg. Bake 20–23 minutes until golden and puffed. Rest 5 minutes, slice.

Tips

• Keep pastry cold until assembly for best puff.
• Add balsamic drizzle after baking for extra acidity.

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