Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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12
servings
1 lb

Pumpkin

peeled, deseeded, cubed

2 tsp

Oil

1 tbsp

Rosemary

roughly chopped

2 unit

Puff Pastry

thawed

1 unit

Chorizo

finely chopped

1 unit

Red Onion

thinly sliced

1 tbsp

Parsley

chopped

4 oz

Feta

crumbled

Step 1
~3 min

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2
~3 min

Lightly grease 2 x 12-cup muffin pans.

Step 3
~3 min

Place pumpkin, oil, and rosemary in a baking dish.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 4
~3 min

Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Step 5
~3 min

Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the pumpkin is tender.

Step 6
~3 min

Meanwhile, for the pastry cases, cut 3-inch rounds from puff pastry using a cutter.

Step 7
~3 min

Press the pastry rounds into the prepared muffin cups.

Step 8
~3 min

Bake the pastry cases for 10-12 minutes, until golden brown.

Step 9
~3 min

For the filling, heat oil in a frying pan on high heat.

Step 10
~3 min

Cook chorizo and red onion for 4-5 minutes, until golden brown and the chorizo is cooked through.

Step 11
~3 min

Drain the chorizo and onion on a paper towel to remove excess grease.

Step 12
~3 min

In a bowl, combine the pumpkin mixture, chorizo and onion mixture, and chopped parsley.

Step 13
~3 min

Spoon the filling into the baked pastry cases.

Step 14
~3 min

Sprinkle the feta cheese over the tarts.

Step 15
~3 min

Serve the savory pumpkin and chorizo tarts immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a sweeter tart, add a drizzle of honey after baking.

Use different herbs such as thyme or sage instead of rosemary.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Pastry cases can be baked ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as an appetizer or light meal.

Pair with a green salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Green salad with a light vinaigrette
Roasted vegetables

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Spain

Cultural Significance

Combination of Spanish chorizo with autumn flavors

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Thanksgiving
Halloween
Christmas

Occasion Tags

Thanksgiving
Halloween
Christmas
Party
Dinner Party

Popularity Score

75/100

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