Leek and Broccoli Tartlets with Pancetta

Leek and Broccoli Tartlets with Pancetta
45 min.
30
39kcal

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Looking for a delightful and easy-to-make appetizer that's sure to impress your guests? Look no further than these Leek and Broccoli Tartlets with Pancetta! Perfect for any occasion, these tartlets are a versatile addition to your antipasti, starter, snack, or appetizer spread. With a flavorful combination of leeks, broccoli rabe, and the optional addition of pancetta, these bite-sized treats are both savory and satisfying.

Ready in just 45 minutes and serving 30 persons, these tartlets are not only a crowd-pleaser but also a convenient option for your next gathering. Each tartlet comes in at only 39 kcal, making them a guilt-free indulgence. The recipe requires minimal equipment and simple steps, so you can whip up these delicious morsels with ease.

To create these delectable tartlets, you'll need prebaked miniature phyllo shells as your base. The star of the show is the custard filling, made from a mixture of beaten egg, light cream, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. The leeks are cooked until soft and then combined with the beaten egg mixture, along with the finely chopped broccoli rabe and optional pancetta. Once the phyllo shells are filled about 3/4 of the way with the custard mixture, they're baked until the custard sets to perfection.

Serve these Leek and Broccoli Tartlets with Pancetta warm or at room temperature and watch as your guests devour these tasty treats. So why wait? Gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to impress with these mouthwatering miniature masterpieces!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup broccoli rabe dry finely chopped
  • tablespoon butter 
  • large eggs lightly beaten
  • 0.3 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • 0.5 cup leek light white green finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup cream light
  • 0.1 teaspoon nutmeg 
  • 0.3 cup pancetta finely chopped
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper freshly ground
  • 30  athens phyllo shells miniature (two 15-ounce packages)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 35
  2. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat.
  3. Add the leeks and onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft (810 minutes).
  4. Remove from heat and set the mixture aside to cool slightly (about 10 minutes).
  5. Whisk together egg, cream, nutmeg, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Once the onion mixture is cool, add to egg mixture. Divide broccoli rabe and, if using, pancetta among shells. Fill each shell about 3/4 full with custard mixture.
  6. Bake until the custard sets (1015 minutes).
  7. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Calories39kcal
Protein10.43%
Fat66.85%
Carbs22.72%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.2
Glycemic Load
0.06
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
0.62130434487177%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:38.77kcal
1.94%
Fat:3.05g
4.69%
Saturated Fat:1.33g
8.3%
Carbohydrates:2.33g
0.78%
Net Carbohydrates:2.29g
0.83%
Sugar:0.07g
0.08%
Cholesterol:12.93mg
4.31%
Sodium:46.84mg
2.04%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.07g
2.14%
Vitamin A:95.26IU
1.91%
Vitamin K:1.6µg
1.53%
Selenium:0.95µg
1.36%
Source:My Recipes