Carrot Tart in Microwave

Program:  Top and bottom heater with fan

Pre heat temp: 200°C

Pre heat time: 15 mins          

Cook temp: 200°C

Cook time: 30 mins                                     

Ingredients:

• 500g carrots
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 100g semi-dried tomatoes, chopped
• 25 g butter
• 3 tbsp light brown muscovado sugar
• 140 g cream cheese 
• 500 g pack puff pastry
• Salad leaves, to serve

Preparation:

1. Pre heat the oven to 200°C.
2. Peel the carrots and slice on the diagonal to the thickness of 0.3cm.
3. In a microwave safe glass bowl heat oil  add onion and cook gently until softened and lightly golden for 5 mins at 100% micro power level. Transfer to another bowl, toss with the semi-dried tomatoes and set aside.
4. Heat the butter and sugar in microwave safe glass bowl along carrots and 100ml water and cook very gently for 8 mins at 40% micro power level.
5. Arrange the carrots in a single layer on the bottom of the frying pan. Spoon the onion and tomatoes on top and cover with a layer of cheese.
6. Roll out the pastry about 1.5cm bigger than the pan, and trim. Lay the pastry over the top of the pan, tucking in around the carrots as you go. Bake in the oven for 30 mins on 3^rd rack position until the pastry is golden and cooked through.
7. Remove from the oven and leave to stand for a few mins. Invert the tart onto a serving plate and lift off the pan using a spatula. Serve warm with a crunchy seasonal salad.