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    Home » Gluten Free » Zucchini Ricotta Tart

    Published: Sep 12, 2015 · Modified: Jul 5, 2022 by Carolyn

    Zucchini Ricotta Tart

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    This delicious low carb zucchini tart makes a great side dish or main course. It’s perfect for Meatless Monday or if you just feel like going vegetarian for a change.

    Low Carb Grain-Free Zucchini Ricotta Tart

    Yes, yes, I am still harvesting some monster zucchinis out of my single plant. It always seems like there is a huge end-of-the-summer glut of zukes, like the plants know they have to crank it all out before the cold weather arrives. In my low carb world, zucchini is really always in season because it’s so wildly useful. But I do find I get overwhelmed at this time of year, trying to come up with ways to use it. I grated a whole bunch and froze it for some future cakes or muffins. But I figured I had one more zucchini recipe in me before summer’s end.

    Healthy Zucchini Ricotta Tart - gluten-free, grain-free #meatlessmonday

     

    I’d already done some savoury zucchini muffins, a glorious zucchini layer cake, and zucchini spice donuts. Time for something a little different, something you could make a whole meal out of. Well, I could probably make a whole meal out of my Blueberry Lemon Zucchini Cake but that’s a different story. This savoury tart, though, could be either a side dish or a full meal, perfect for Meatless Monday. Or it could be breakfast too, it’s wonderful heated up just gently in a toaster oven.

    Low Carb Grain-Free Zucchini Ricotta Tart

    Keto Zucchini Ricotta Tart

    Keto Zucchini Ricotta Tart is a lovely light meal or side dish.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: keto zucchini tart
    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 282kcal

    Ingredients

    Crust:

    • 1 ½ cups almond flour
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ cup melted butter

    Filling:

    • 1 medium-large zucchini thinly sliced cross-wise (use a mandolin if you have one)
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 8 ounces ricotta
    • 3 large eggs
    • ¼ cup whipping cream
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 teaspoon fresh dill minced
    • Additional salt and pepper to taste
    • ½ cup shredded parmesan
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    Crust:

    • Preheat oven to 325F and grease a 9-inch ceramic or glass tart pan.
    • In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, , garlic powder and salt. Stir in butter until dough resembles coarse crumbs. Press firmly into bottom and up sides of pan and bake 15 minutes.
    • Remove and let cool.

    Filling:

    • Layer zucchini in a colander and sprinkle each layer with a little salt. Let sit and drain for 30 minutes. Rinse and layer on tea towels or paper towels and pat dry.
    • In a large bowl, whisk together the ricotta, eggs, whipping cream, garlic, dill, salt and pepper. Stir in almost all the zucchini slices, reserving about 30 for layering on top.
    • Pour mixture into cooled crust. Layer remaining zucchini slices in concentric circles and sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Bake 60 to 70 minutes, or until center is no longer wobbly and a tester comes out clean.
    Nutrition Facts
    Keto Zucchini Ricotta Tart
    Amount Per Serving (1 serving = ⅛th of tart)
    Calories 282 Calories from Fat 211
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 23.4g36%
    Carbohydrates 7.5g3%
    Fiber 2.7g11%
    Protein 11.8g24%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Tiffany says

      August 15, 2022 at 8:35 pm

      5 stars
      Made this tonight and it’s so good. I subbed yellow squash and added valdalia onions and basil instead of dill. This is so good. Will definitely make again and again! Thanks, Carolyn!

      Reply
    2. Agnes says

      August 02, 2022 at 12:21 pm

      Oh I’m very into savory tarts lately and this looks so good! Thank you!

      Reply
    3. Erin says

      August 02, 2022 at 11:05 am

      5 stars
      The crust and filling turned out great! Thanks for the tasty and satisfying recipe–we had it as our main dish last night.

      Reply
    4. Kara says

      August 02, 2022 at 9:53 am

      5 stars
      Just starting back into keto after being on vacation for a week. A neighbor shared some zucchini with me, so this was the perfect recipe! I can’t wait to try it with other types of cheeses on top. So yummy!

      Reply
    5. Rebecca says

      July 08, 2022 at 12:02 pm

      My daughter is allergic to coconut. What’s best to sub for that tablespoon of coconut flour?
      Thank you – yours is the only blog I follow & have followed for. . . idk. . . about since you started it, more or less. 😉
      Rebecca

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        July 09, 2022 at 1:05 pm

        Try adding more almond flour in 3x the amount of the coconut.

        Reply
    6. Diane McClure says

      July 05, 2022 at 11:59 am

      The zucchini ricotta tart recipe is no longer available, as the Sweet Life website is no longer accessible. Please advise how to obtain the recipe. Regards, Diane McClure

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        July 05, 2022 at 12:48 pm

        I just added it! I am slowly taking back all the old recipes that were on A Sweet Life but it’s a big task!

        Reply
    7. Kelly A Yong says

      March 11, 2020 at 3:30 pm

      This sounds delicious and I am planning to make it tonight for a keto-friendly potluck crowd.
      I don’t have a 9″ glass baking dish; can I use an 8″ square glass dish instead?, and are there any adjustments needed to receipe amounts or cooking times? Thank you so much.

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        March 11, 2020 at 4:05 pm

        I’m honestly not sure how to do it in a square pan. I’d keep the amounts the same though. Are you putting some of the crust up the sides or just on the bottom?

        Reply
    8. Stephanie says

      September 09, 2019 at 8:21 am

      Just wanted to say I tried this recipe and it was great! Thanks for sharing.

      I didn’t have all the expensive flours for the crust so I just bought chickpea flour and made a socca as the bottom layer, then the filling on top and baked. So delicious!

      Reply
    9. Vee says

      July 05, 2019 at 4:39 pm

      Would you be able to say how much a medium/large zucchini would weigh?

      Reply
      • Stephanie says

        September 09, 2019 at 8:22 am

        No idea. Mayve a pound. But literally just get a medium sized zuchini. Worked for me

        Reply
    10. Fara says

      June 07, 2019 at 12:36 am

      Hi Carolyn, I’d like to make a fresh fruit tart. I’m going to fill the tart shell with cream cheese and fruits topping. Which one of your pie/tart recipes do you think is suitable for the unbaked tart? I only need to bake the shell once.

      Reply
    11. Lorraine says

      January 03, 2018 at 10:21 pm

      where do I find the recipe to print?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        January 04, 2018 at 8:29 am

        Link at the bottom of the post.

        Reply
        • Dawn Lopez says

          September 08, 2018 at 10:36 am

          On mobile, it looks like the recipe is not visible (FYI)

          Reply
    12. Nancy M. says

      November 15, 2016 at 12:38 pm

      For a crustless quiche or tart, I find that if I oil or spray the baking dish and dust it with a little corn meal, dump excess, it almost formsa a crust.

      Reply
    13. Maya | Wholesome Yum says

      July 01, 2016 at 1:37 pm

      Hi Carolyn, I just wanted to let you know I featured this recipe in my Low Carb Gluten-free Zucchini Recipes roundup. I hope you’ll get some visits coming your way!

      Reply
    14. shelly says

      September 20, 2015 at 3:47 pm

      The filling in this tart was absolutely delicious but the crust was too much like eating cheesecake. I wonder if adding cheese or egg white to the base might firm it up. Or just bake it without the base I suppose. Very yummy recipe so thankyou.

      Reply
    15. Jackie Moore says

      September 12, 2015 at 3:13 pm

      I wish there could be a “Print” command on your recipe when I go to another site to see it. I have to have a copy of it in the kitchen when I try to make it. Thanks.

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        September 12, 2015 at 11:30 pm

        Just cut and paste into a word doc, then you can print at will!

        Reply
    16. Isis says

      September 12, 2015 at 11:39 am

      This looks really yummy! Question – I’m not a fan of dill. Obviously I can just omit it, but do you have a suggestion for a replacement herb/spice that would also be good? Thanks 😉

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        September 12, 2015 at 11:48 pm

        Thyme would be quite nice. Or any Italian seasoning.

        Reply
        • Isis says

          September 14, 2015 at 4:40 pm

          Will do. Thanks so much.

          Reply
    17. cimmaryn says

      September 12, 2015 at 11:33 am

      I checked out the recipe, and it looks awesome! I am definitely going to try it, but I was wondering if I could just make it without the crust? Since I have been baking yummy sweet treats (like your blueberry zucchini lemon cake — amazing!), I am trying to stick to less carbs in my savory treats. 🙂 Any reason it would not work without the crust?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        September 12, 2015 at 11:32 pm

        Yes, it should great without the crust too!

        Reply

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