Savory Mushroom & Grain Puff Pastry Tart (Full Recipe)

Yield

• 2–3 servings

Total Time

• Prep: 25 minutes
• Cook: 30 minutes

Ingredients

Pastry Base

• 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
• 1 egg (for egg wash)

Filling

• 200g mushrooms (sliced)
• 1 cup cooked grains (barley / quinoa / rice)
• 1 small onion (finely chopped)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 tbsp butter or olive oil
• Salt & black pepper

Flavor Boost

• 1 tbsp soy sauce or balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp thyme (fresh or dried)
• 2 tbsp grated cheese (optional)

Garnish

• Microgreens or fresh herbs
• Olive oil drizzle

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Pastry

• Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F)
• Cut pastry into a round shape
• Score a border (don’t cut through)

👉 This helps it puff nicely around the edges

• Brush edges with egg wash

Step 2: Cook the Filling

• Heat butter/oil in pan
• Sauté onion until soft
• Add garlic + mushrooms → cook until browned

👉 Let moisture evaporate for deeper flavor

• Add cooked grains
• Season with salt, pepper, thyme
• Add soy sauce or balsamic

Step 3: Assemble

• Spoon filling into center (inside border)
• Sprinkle cheese if using

Step 4: Bake

• Bake 20–25 minutes until golden and crispy

Step 5: Finish

• Top with fresh herbs/microgreens
• Drizzle olive oil

Flavor Profile

• Buttery, flaky pastry
• Savory umami mushrooms
• Nutty grains texture
• Fresh herbal finish

Pro Tips

• Don’t overload filling → keeps pastry crisp
• Pre-cook mushrooms well (no soggy tart)
• Chill pastry briefly before baking for better rise

Variations

• Add cream → make it richer
• Add spinach or kale
• Swap grains → lentils for more protein