Mediterranean Vegetable Tartlets With Labneh Food

MEDITERRANEAN VEGGIE PACKETS

Steps:

• PREHEAT oven to 450 degrees F or grill to medium-high.
• CENTER half of the cauliflowerettes, broccoli and carrots on each sheet of Reynolds Wrap Aluminum Foil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Combine olive oil, garlic, oregano and balsamic; pour over vegetables on both sheets of foil. Top each with 2 ice cubes.
• BRING up foil sides. Double fold top and ends to seal making one large packet, leaving room for heat circulation inside.
• BAKE 20 minutes on a cookie sheet in oven OR GRILL 9 to 11 minutes in covered grill.

MEDITERRANEAN SALAD TARTS

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon of oil with the butter until the butter has melted. Add the onions and cook over a medium-low heat, stirring often, for 15-20 minutes until the onions are soft and golden brown. Stir in the sugar and cook for a further 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and cool.
• Cook the potatoes in boiling salted water for about 10 minutes until just tender. Cool, then slice. Preheat the oven to 220C/Gas 7/fan oven 200C.
• Cut the pastry in half and shape into two rough rounds. Roll them out on a lightly floured surface to two 18cm/7in rounds, then put on to a baking sheet.
• Divide the onions between both pastry rounds, spreading almost to cover. Reserve 2 sprigs of vine tomatoes with about 3 or 4 on each stem, and slice the rest in half. Scatter the slices of cheese over the onions, then the sliced potatoes, tomatoes and anchovy fillets (if using). Top each tart with one of the sprays of tomatoes on the vine, scatter the olives over and drizzle with a little extra oil. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
• Mix the pesto with the remaining tablespoon of oil. Toss the rocket and beans with a little oil and lemon juice and season. When the tarts are cooked, drizzle all over with the pesto mixture and scatter the torn basil leaves on top. Serve with the rocket and green bean salad.

ROASTED SPICED CARROTS & LABNEH

Steps:

• Spoon the natural yogurt into the middle of a double layer of muslin, then tie the ends at the top using kitchen string. Hang the muslin sack over the tap and leave to drain into the sink overnight.
• The next day, tip the labneh into a bowl and stir in ½ tsp fine sea salt and most of the dill.
• Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 8. Toss the carrots, olive oil, za'atar and coriander seeds together on a baking sheet and arrange in a single layer. Roast for 15-20 mins, or until tender. Season.
• Spread the labneh over a serving plate and top with the carrots. Scatter with the rest of the dill, then drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle over some chilli flakes, if using. Serve with crusty bread.