Leek& Goat Cheese Tart

* Exported from MasterCook *

LEEK & GOAT CHEESE TART

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Main Dish Appetizers
Vegetarian Eggs

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 tb Butter
6 md Leeks (white & 2" of green)
-- sliced into 1/4" rounds
-- and rinsed well
-- to remove grit
2 tb Balsamic vinegar
1/2 ts Salt
1/2 ts Freshly ground pepper
1/2 c Heavy cream
7 oz Goat cheese -- crumbled
1 Pre-baked 10" tart shell

In a lidded frying pan, saute the leeks in the butter
until wilted. Add vinegar, salt and pepper; cover and
cook on low heat until leeks are tender (about 30
minutes). Remove lid and increase heat to moderately
high; add cream and cook, stirring, until cream is
absorbed (about 1 minute). Remove pan from heat and
cool slightly.

Spread the goat cheese evenly over the bottom of the
tart shell. Spoon the leek mixture evenly over the
cheese. Bake in a 350 degree F. oven until heated
through and browned on top (about 15 minutes).

From: The Cook's Garden catalog - Spring/Summer 1993
(page 40)



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