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Torta de Palmito e Alho-Poró

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8 slices
Calories 350
A savory Brazilian tart combining the delicate flavors of heart of palm and leek in a buttery crust.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 250 g manteiga sem sal (at room temperature)
  • 500 g farinha de trigo (peneirada)
  • 2 units ovos
  • 10 g sal refinado
  • 400 g palmito em conserva (picado)
  • 3 units alho-poró (limpos e picados)
  • 50 g azeitona verde (picadas)
  • 0.5 unit cebola (picada)
  • 250 g ricota (esmigalhada)
  • to taste Sal refinado
  • to taste pimenta do reino moída

Instructions 

  • Prepare the dough by mixing butter, flour, eggs, and salt until smooth. Roll out and fit into a tart pan.
  • In a bowl, combine palmito, leek, olives, onion, and ricotta. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Spread the filling over the crust and bake at 180°C (356°F) for 40 minutes until golden.

Notes

Chill the dough before rolling for best results.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Brazilian
Keyword: Leek, Palmito