KETO LOW-CARB BLT TART (HEART HEALTHY)
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I love this Keto Low-Carb BLT Tart!
I eat a lot of tomatoes. I know they are, for some, off-limits because they are considered nightshade food. Shawn and I have issues with tomatoes in our diets. In fact, we love them.
I saw a plethora of tomato tart recipes on YouTube and decided to make one using my Keto Low-Carb dough recipe.
New topic…in my past career as a food and wine journalist and author I would hunt for orgasmic food and wine partnerships. I searched for combinations that would transform a meal into a culinary adventure. Often, I would think of wine and then find a recipe to match.
WHAT IS THE NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF THIS KETO LOW-CARB BLT TART?
For this Keto Low-Carb BLT Tart I used Campari tomatoes. They are my favorite! Often referred to as the tomato lover’s tomato, the Campari variety is slightly bigger than the cherry tomato. You’ll find these tomatoes still on the vine in the grocery store. This variety offers a ‘vinous’ quality to the flavor, giving the perception of freshly picked tomatoes.
This vinous quality earns the Campari an extraordinary place in our culinary repertoire. Cherry tomatoes are ideal for hors d ‘oeuvres and to toss in salads. Regular-sized tomatoes can be used in cooking. But the Campari is just the right-sized tomato to slice for appetizers, sandwiches, pasta, and as a pizza topping “Compari” is actually a brand name for a type of tomato that was developed in Europe and is now grown in various parts of the world.
The Campari is aromatic, sweet, firm, and juicy. Its best quality, in my opinion, is low acidity, making this tomato a friendly ingredient in dishes to be paired with white wine or a light, fruity red wine. The natural acidity in fresh tomatoes typically demands the crisp acidity of white wine. Tomatoes, once cooked or slow-roasted, can work with red wine. But the Campari, when fresh, can complement Burgundy, Pinot Noir or Gamay.
Campari tomatoes should never be refrigerated, as cold temperatures tend to cause them to lose their flavor and become pulpous. They should be stored at room temperature, with stems up to avoid bruising. Keep these little gems out of sunlight as well, otherwise, they will dehydrate.
Like most tomato varieties, the Campari is packed with nutrition and health benefits. Firstly, one Campari tomato contains only five calories! Tomatoes, in general, are rich in beta-carotene, lycopene, and vitamins A, C, and E. Their antioxidants support and strengthen the immune system and contain B vitamins and vitamin K
WHAT IS THE TASTE PROFILE OF KETO LOW-CARB BLT TART?
This Keto Low-Carb BLT Tart is exactly that! Tart! The fresh tomatoes give this dish a predominant taste sensation of tanginess. This shines through above all other flavors. The bacon makes this tart salty and filled with umami, the 5th taste sensation of roundness and depth of flavor. The garlic adds pleasant bitterness. The crust is moist and crunchy too. A delicious combination.
WHAT WINE HARMONIZES WITH KETO LOW-CARB BLT TART?
I’m telling you..the partnership of Sauvignon Blanc paired with Keto Low-Carb BLT Tart is nothing short of heavenly! With the predominant taste sensation of this tart being tanginess from the tomatoes, you need a crisp dry white to match. The wine’s tanginess will match the tanginess in the tart. The wine’s crisp acidity will also nicely offset the saltiness in the tart from th bacon.
*Wine Tips: To support your Keto diet or low-carb lifestyle, choose low-carb, low-sugar, and low-alcohol wines that are free of additives and artificial coloring. Include your wine carb macros as part of your meal. Remember, your liver will process alcohol before nutrients, pausing ketone creation and slowing the ketosis process. Your body will also metabolize alcohol as fuel before using food. This can slow fat burning and may cause your body to store carbs, fat, and protein as excess body fat. Alcohol consumption also stimulates the appetite. So, drink low-sugar, low-carb, and low alcohol wines in moderation.
WHAT OTHER KETO LOW-CARB RECIPES CAN I ENJOY?
Keto Low-Carb Zucchini Tapas (Heart Healthy)
Keto Low-Carb Cold Pasta Salad (Heart Healthy)
Keto Low-Carb Smoked Salmon Rolls (Heart Healthy)
Keto Low-Carb Pulled Pork (Heart Healthy)
Keto Low-Carb Mayonnaise (Heart Healthy)
WHAT IS SHARI MAC’S PRODUCT RECOMMENDATION FOR YOUR KETO LOW-CARB DIET?
OMG, the Ninja NC301 CREAMi Ice Cream Maker is the BEST appliance I’ve bought for myself to support my Keto diet. I stand behind this product 100%. I eat healthy high protein, sugar-free ice cream every night. I experiment with different ingredient combinations all the time. I purchased 5 additional containers so that I can make a week’s worth of ice cream at one time. I’ve made ice cream with cottage cheese and almond milk with protein powder; tofu with almond milk and protein powder; fat-free plain yogurt with almond milk and sugar-free jello and more! The machine shaves frozen pints perfectly with its one-touch programs.. You can prepare ice cream, sorbet, gelato, milkshake, smoothie bowl, lite ice cream and more. Prep your base, freeze overnight, process, and enjoy!
Sometimes it takes more than one spin to get your desired texture. Select the re-spin function if, after processing, you want your processed treat softer and creamier. This unit is ONLY compatible with the Ninja CREAMi NC299 and NC300 pint accessories. It will NOT fit the NC100, NC200 or NC500 Series pints.
With the Ninja Creami you can enjoy healthy treats that taste just as good as regular ice cream loaded in bad saturated fat, sugar, and preservatives.
HOW DO YOU PREPARE KETO LOW-CARB BLT TART?
For this dish, I used Campari tomatoes. They are my favorite! Often referred to as the tomato lover’s tomato, the Campari variety is slightly bigger than the cherry tomato. You’ll find these tomatoes still on the vine in the grocery store. This variety offers a ‘vinous’ quality to the flavour, giving the perception of freshly picked tomatoes.
This vinous quality earns the Campari an extraordinary place in our culinary repertoire. Cherry tomatoes are ideal for hors d ‘oeuvres and to toss in salads. Regular-sized tomatoes can be used in cooking. But the Campari is just the right-sized tomato to slice for appetizers, sandwiches, pasta, and as a pizza topping.
The Campari is aromatic, sweet, firm, and juicy. Its best quality, in my opinion, is low acidity, making this tomato a friendly ingredient in dishes to be paired with white wine or a light, fruity red wine. The natural acidity in fresh tomatoes typically demands the crisp acidity of white wine. Tomatoes, once cooked or slow-roasted, can work with red wine. But the Campari, when fresh, can complement Burgundy, Pinot Noir or Gamay.
Campari tomatoes should never be refrigerated, as cold temperatures tend to cause them to lose their flavour and become pulpous. They should be stored at room temperature, with stems up to avoid bruising. Keep these little gems out of sunlight as well, otherwise, they will dehydrate.
Like most tomato varieties, the Campari is packed with nutrition and health benefits. Firstly, one Campari tomato contains only five calories! Tomatoes, in general, are rich in beta-carotene, lycopene, and vitamins A, C, and E. Their antioxidants support and strengthen the immune system and contain B vitamins and vitamin K.
HOW DO YOU PREPARE THE KETO LOW-CARB BLT TART?
Proof yeast.
Add proofed yeast mixture to bowl with dry ingredients. Mix well with hands until dough forms.
Let dough rest for 2 hours, bowl covered with damp cloth.
Using wet fingers, spread dough out on baking sheet sprayed with non-stick cooking spray or oiled. Use your fingers to spread dough.
Par-bake crust for 10 minutes. Remove from oven. Let cool.
Spread mustard onto crust.
Arrange tomatoes on tart over mustard.
Cover entire crust with tomatoes.
In a blender or Magic Bullet add olive oil and garlic and puree until mixture is chunky.
Cover tomatoes with bacon and drizzle garlic oil over tart.
Bake until tart crust is golden and tomatoes are roasted. Remove from oven. Let cool. Cover with lettuce.
Add mozzarella to tart and melt under broiler if desired. Serve hot.
KETO LOW-CARB BLT TART (HEART HEALTHY)
- Total Time: 60
- Yield: 12 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
This Keto Low-Carb BLT Tart hits that comfort food spot! The recipe takes a little time to prepare, but worth it! So tasty. Hard to believe it is low carb. You can enjoy this tart in the summer when tomatoes are ripe. Or in the winter buy fresh tomatoes and let them ripen in a paper bag in a cool, dark place for a couple of days. The recipe includes olive oil, garlic, dry yeast, raw honey, almond flour, salt, baking powder, garlic powder, egg, Dijon mustard, small tomatoes, bacon, mozzarella and Boston lettuce. So delicious to enjoy for lunch or brunch, as a snack, or even for dinner.
Ingredients
Garlic Mixture:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 head of garlic, peeled and chopped
Proof Yeast:
1 tablespoon dry yeast
1 teaspoon raw honey
Make Dough:
2 cups almond flour
1 teaspoon pink salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 large egg
Toppings:
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
3 Campari tomatoes (or small tomatoes), thinly sliced
6 slices sugar-free bacon (turkey bacon for Heart Healthy)
1 cup shredded mozzarella (partly-skimmed for Heart Healthy)
1/4 head Boston Lettuce, broken apart
Instructions
- *The yeast eats the sugar so no need to count carbs in honey.
- Preheat oven to 350 F. In a food processor or Magic Bullet, add garlic and olive oil. Puree until smooth. Set aside.
- To proof yeast, Add the yeast to warm water. Water should be between 100 and 110 degrees.
- Sprinkle the yeast and sugar on top of the water and stir. The sugar helps activate and feed the yeast. After a 10 minutes, your yeast should be bubbly.
- In a large bowl, add proofed yeast mixture, almond flour, salt, baking powder and garlic powder. In a small bowl, whisk the egg. With a rubber spatula, mix the egg into the flour mixture, then knead the crumbly mixture into a uniform, smooth dough. If the mixture is dry and crumbly (that you can’t knead it into a smooth dough), add a tablespoon of water at a time, until it’s slightly sticky. Let dough sit, covered, for 2 hours.
- Transfer dough to a baking sheet sprayed with non-stick cooking spray or coated with olive oil. Using wet fingers spread out the dough evening on the tray making an edge around the crust. Transfer to the oven and par-bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool.
- Spread Dijon mustard over crust. Slice tomatoes and set them, overlapping each other on the crust. Fill the entire crust with tomatoes. Sprinkle bacon on tomatoes. Spoon garlic olive oil mixture over tart.
- Cook for 45 to 50 minutes until tomatoes are roasted and the crust is golden. If desired, now add shredded mozzarella to top of tart. Continue to cook until cheese is melted. Remove from oven. Let cool. Add lettuce on tart before serving.
Notes
- The recipe is based on the keto version and is approximate only. One serving has 5.8 grams of net carbs.
- (Note: The nutritional information provided is a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the nutritional accuracy of any recipe on this site. We cannot know what brands you use or how accurately you follow the recipe or what you like to add creatively to the dish. Use the information as a general guideline only.)
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 50
- Category: KETO LOW-CARB
- Method: BAKING
- Cuisine: APPETIZER, LUNCH, DINNER
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 449
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: NA
- Fat: 34
- Saturated Fat: 10.3
- Unsaturated Fat: NA
- Trans Fat: NA
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 1.2
- Protein: 28.3
- Cholesterol: 90
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