This red cabbage and brussels sprout savory tart brings together Christmas foods in an unusual way! I've taken Christmas dinner side dishes and made them the star of the show in this vibrant pastry tart.
I love having guests to stay at Christmastime.
The drinks flow, the bad Christmas music is blaring... Last night we had some dear friends come to stay.
After we put the kids to bed, the six of us got some (too many) cocktails on the go.
We played our best guilty pleasure songs and danced around the living room in front of a roaring fire.
Soon our merry band of revellers decamped to the cellar (my husband's drum room) so as to not wake the little ones. We played Christmas songs and sang along for hours.
That's what I love about Christmas: togetherness and joy.
Red Cabbage and Sprout Tart
Today the festivities continued.
We won't be seeing them again until the New Year, so I wanted to make them a Christmassy lunch that wasn't a Christmas lunch - if you get what I mean.
A full roast dinner this close to Christmas might spoil the big day, plus I was far too hungover to bother!
Christmas Savory Tart
Instead, I made an unconventional deconstructed Christmas dinner tart.
I've brought together my favourite festive trimmings and baked them into a rich puff pastry tart.
The braised red cabbage with apples provides a very flavourful and vibrant base, then I've topped it with sprouts, beans and a bit of parmesan cheese.
I've slathered the lot in sage butter for an extra hit of festive flavour.
It can be hard to cater for different diets when people visit. I'm vegetarian and one of the guests is as well, so everyone happily ate veggie with us!
Tips for Savory Christmas Tart
- I used store bought braised red cabbage (spiced cabbage).
- This recipe is great to use up Christmas leftovers.
- Puff Pastry is widely available in the UK, but in the USA it's usually in the dessert fridge. Pepperidge Farms make a good one.
- Use any other leftover veggies. Add roasted carrots etc!
- Serve as a main with salad or veggies, or as an appetizer or side dish.
Looking for more Vegetarian or Vegan Christmas Recipes?
Try these!
Chestnut Mini Bundt Loaf
Brussels Sprout Salad
Brussels Sprout Tree
Avocado Reindeer Brownies
Braised Red Cabbage
Cavolo Nero Christmas Pudding
Green Beans Almondine
This red cabbage and sprout tart is a great meal and you can also make it using up post-Christmas leftovers. Save your braised red cabbage and roasted veggies for this boxing day tart.
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Red Cabbage and Brussels Sprout Savory Tart
Ingredients
- 13 oz (375g) puff pastry thawed if frozen (look for vegan pastry if required)
- 3 cups (300g) braised red cabbage
- 1 ½ cups (150g) brussels sprouts
- 1 cup (150g) green beans
- 2 tbsp butter or dairy free butter
- 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh sage
- milk or dairy free milk, for brushing the pastry
- 2 tbsp grated vegetarian parmesan or vegan parmesan
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400F/200C.
- Roll out the pastry and place it onto a baking sheet. Fold the edges over to form a frame.
- Prick the base of the pastry with a fork well, (to stop the middle rising while it cooks), then cook for 15 minutes.
- While the pastry is cooking, heat the braised red cabbage and steam the sprouts and green beans separately until cooked through.
- Melt the butter in a pan with the sage.
- Remove the part-cooked pastry from the oven and brush the edges of the pastry with the milk. Spread the pastry with the red cabbage, then top with the sprouts and green beans in rows. Pour the sage butter over the vegetables and sprinkle them with the parmesan.
- Cook for 10-15 minutes or until the edges are golden.
krissy
This looks like a delicious vegetarian tart! I struggle to find good vegetarian recipes. Im excited to try this!
Abigail Silvester
Love this recipe, it looks so easy and tasty!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
That is one of the prettiest savory tarts! Love the purple and green!
Liz Mays
Not only does this include some of my favorite veggies, it's gorgeous too. I'd be so proud to serve this to guests.
Kate Hackworthy
What a lovely thing for you to say, Liz. Thanks!
Sam | Ahead of Thyme
What an easy recipe! And so pretty too!
Neli @ Delicious Meets Healthy
Gorgeous pictures! I have never had brussel sprouts tart but it sounds delicious, must try it soon! Thanks for the recipe!
Kate Hackworthy
I hope you enjoy it, Neli! It's simple but so flavourful. And really easy with frozen foods!
Sarah
This recipe makes me so conflicted! It is absolutely gorgeous and I love brussels sprouts but I don't like red cabbage! Maybe I will give it a shot and you can change my mind!
Amanda
This is a beautiful dish. Quite a feast for the eyes. I can only imagine how flavorful it is.
Donna
Oh wow this is so creative! I would never have thought to make this pairing, but it sounds amazing!
Kate Hackworthy
It's unusual but it really works! The dishes work well as sides, so I loved bringing them together in one meal.
Tiffany
This looks delicious and so pretty! I love the pretty color the braised red cabbage gives the tart.
The Food Hunter
Great recipe. I am looking forward to making it for my family soon
Ava
I'm not a vegetarian but I love my veggies! Brussels sprouts became my "new" favorite a couple of years ago. This sounds fabulous and pretty easy.
Diana
This tart looks like a Christmas tree! Very festive! I went to Iceland Foods yesterday and got so many Christmas frozen sides as well!
Izabela
I am a huge fan of tarts. This recipe sounds amazing. I'll be bookmarking it.
Janie
What a gorgeous lunch, and I'm so proud (and a little bit jealous) that you could through that together with a hangover - I can barely speak the morning after the night before!
I did a big Iceland shop this week & was especially impressed with their range of festive sides - some really tasty ideas.
Janie x
Kate Hackworthy
Their sides are fab, aren't they? So many lovely ideas.
Tamsin
Looks so good! I struggle at Xmas as I am vegan, so I'll deffo be sending some recipes to my MIL for things to cook for everyone!
Kate Hackworthy
I hope you like it! I think most people are open to trying vegan dishes 🙂
Claire @foodiequine
You have done amazingly creative things with the humble sprout! That tart is a work of art. Off to share it with a sprout loving friend.
Kate Hackworthy
Thanks! Sprouts are amazing and deserve to be a work of art!
fashionandstylepolice
Frozen foods are the easiest to make. Fab recipe.
Kate Hackworthy
I know, they're so convenient! I like that it often locks in all the goodness, too.
Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry
I fall more and more in foodie love with Iceland Foods whenever I visit their shops. So much freshly frozen choice.
Kate Hackworthy
Me too! I love their ranges of frozen ingredients like kale and asparagus.