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Crispy Mushroom & Walnut Tart

Buttery puff pastry topped with sautéed mushrooms, toasted walnuts, and chestnuts—ready in 20 minutes. Earthy, nutty, and impossibly elegant for a weeknight.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
425
Protein
10g
Crispy Mushroom & Walnut Tart
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Spread puff pastry on a sheet pan.

  2. Step 2

    Slice mushrooms 1/4-inch thick. Remove any woody stems.

  3. Step 3

    Heat 2 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium-high until foaming.

  4. Step 4

    Add mushrooms and shallot. Cook, stirring often, until liquid evaporates and edges brown, ~6 minutes.

  5. Step 5

    Stir in walnuts, chestnuts, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Spread evenly over pastry.

  6. Step 6

    Bake until pastry is golden and puffed, ~12 minutes. Serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

  • sheet pan
  • 12-inch skillet
  • chef's knife
  • wooden spoon
  • oven

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