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    Oh My Veggies » Vegetarian Recipes » Vegetarian Main Dishes

    Brussels Sprout and Apple Tart with Walnut Pesto

    Published: Nov 22, 2019 · by Nicole · Updated: Oct 25, 2023 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Brussels Sprout and Apple Tart with Walnut Pesto

    A puff pastry tart topped with Brussels sprouts, apples, and walnut pesto. This savory tart is perfect for a vegetarian Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner, or just a tasty meatless meal.

    Brussels Sprout and Apple Tart with Walnut Pesto

    This Brussels Sprout and Apple Tart with Walnut Pesto recipe makes a perfect vegetarian main dish, side, or appetizer for Thanksgiving! (Or Christmas, too.)

    Thanksgiving is next week. (At least when I'm writing this it is.) Did I just blow your mind?

    Fine, maybe not. Maybe you are a person who has things together, who plans everything in advance, and for that, I commend you. I used to be that person too. But then I turned into a person says "Have a good weekend!" on Tuesdays and who does all her Christmas shopping the day before Christmas.

    I have no sense of time and no have-it-togetherness. Evidenced by my use of the word "have-it-togetherness."

    The thought of hosting a Thanksgiving gathering makes me a little bit woozy, in fact. There is so much planning involved! It's kind of like Tetris, except instead of fitting together colorful shapes, you're figuring out when to put the gratin in the oven when the breadsticks need to be cooked at the same time, but at a different temperature or how you're going to cook 5 different things on the stovetop when you only have 4 burners.

    Also, there's no Russian-y Tetris music playing while you figure this stuff out, which makes it much less fun.

    Brussels Sprout and Apple Tart with Walnut Pesto and Cranberries

    Well, this is the kind of meatless main dish that makes things a little bit easier. (You thought I wasn't getting to a point, huh?)

    Here's the game plan: you make the pesto and the Brussels sprout topping the day before. On Thanksgiving day, you'll prepare the puff pastry crusts and top them - they only take 15 minutes total in the oven.

    So after your gratins and casseroles and whatnot have finished cooking, cover them to keep them warm, then pop these savory tarts in the oven.

    This brussel sprout and apple tart is hearty enough to be a main dish for your vegetarian guests, and you can cut smaller pieces for others to have a taste too.

    It's nice to have vegetarian main dishes that double as sides for everyone else on Thanksgiving - less alienation! I've paired Brussels sprouts with apples before and it's one of the most popular recipes on Oh My Veggies.

    Brussels sprouts go so well with that little bit of sweetness from apples. This tart is the perfect balance of savory and sweet flavors, with a flaky puff pastry crust to boot. Yum!

    P.S. If you're looking for more holiday inspiration, be sure to check out our brand new Vegan Thanksgiving Cookbook!

    Recipe

    Brussels Sprout and Apple Tart with Walnut Pesto Recipe

    Brussels Sprout and Apple Tart with Walnut Pesto

    A puff pastry tart topped with Brussels sprouts, apples, and walnut pesto. Perfect for Thanksgiving dinner!
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    Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes minutes
    Course: Main Course, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegetarian
    Keyword: Brussels Sprout and Apple Tart with Walnut Pesto, puff pastry tart
    Servings: 8 -12 servings
    Calories: 536kcal
    Author: Oh My Veggies

    Ingredients

    • ¾ cup raw walnuts
    • ¾ cup parmesan cheese shredded and divided
    • 2 tbsp olive oil
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • 1 tbsp butter
    • 1 shallot thinly sliced
    • 1 lb Brussels sprouts trimmed and thinly sliced
    • 1 medium apple cored and thinly sliced
    • 1 tbsp maple syrup
    • 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
    • 2 sheets puff pastry homemade or thawed according to package directions
    • 2 tbsp dried cranberries
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 425°F.
    • Put the walnuts, ¼ cup of cheese, and olive oil in a food processor and process until crumbly. Season with salt and pepper.
    • Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallot and cook for about 5 minutes, until softened. Stir in the Brussels sprouts and apple slices; cook about 10 minutes more, or until apples and sprouts are beginning to brown. Stir in the maple syrup and thyme, then remove from heat and season to taste with salt and pepper.
    • Place the puff pastry on baking sheets lined with Silpats or parchment paper; roll the pastry out to about 9x12 inches. Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown. Gently press down the center of the pastry, leaving a 1-inch margin on all sides. Sprinkle the pesto onto the crust, then top with half the cheese, the sprouts and apples, then the remaining cheese. (You might have some of the sprout mixture leftover.) Return to the oven for 5 more minutes to melt the cheese, then top with the cranberries. Cut each tart into 6 pieces and serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 536kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 12gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 365mgFiber: 5gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 561IUVitamin C: 51mgCalcium: 163mgIron: 3mg
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    1. Shaina says

      December 11, 2013 at 11:24 am

      I am in love with this tart. It combines so many of my favorite flavors into one perfect bite. I can't wait to make this for Christmas dinner.

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    2. Angela says

      December 15, 2013 at 5:41 pm

      This is a great recipe, so quick and easy and was a big hit for holiday gatherings because even if it's not hot it stays crispy and delicious!

      Reply
      • Kiersten says

        December 15, 2013 at 8:08 pm

        Thank you--I'm glad you like it! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Diane l Parish says

      November 25, 2020 at 8:28 pm

      I've got to try this, looks and sounds amazing, thank you.

      Reply
    4. Melanie says

      December 04, 2022 at 2:35 pm

      5 stars
      This was so delicious for Sunday brunch today! Thank you!

      Reply
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