Keto tomato and cheese tart

Keto tomato and cheese tart with mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, egg, garlic and basil – savoury, with plenty of protein and quickly made in the oven.

At a glance

• Serves 2
• Prep time: 10 min
• Cooking time: 25 min
• Total time: 35 min
• Calories: 410 kcal per serving
• Protein: 28 g
• Fat: 31 g
• Carbs: 8 g

Ingredients

• 2 raw eggs
• 2 unpeeled garlic cloves
• 250 g cherry tomatoes
• 200 g grated mozzarella
• 1 tbsp soured cream or skyr
• Coarse sea salt
• 1 splash of olive oil
• ½ bunch of basil

Method

You’ll need: oven · tart tin · chopping board · knife · grater

1. Preheat the oven to 200 °C (180 °C fan) and line a tart tin with baking paper. Spread the mozzarella evenly in it and bake for 10–12 min, until golden brown and a firm base has formed.
2. Let the cheese base cool briefly. Halve the cherry tomatoes and arrange them on top, cut side up.
3. Whisk the eggs with the soured cream or skyr and a little pepper. Carefully pour the mixture between the tomatoes.
4. Add the unpeeled garlic cloves to the tart with a little olive oil. Bake everything at 200 °C for 12–15 min, until the egg has set and the tomatoes are starting to burst.
5. Squeeze the roasted garlic out of its skin and spread it over the tart. Tear the basil over the top and season with coarse sea salt if needed.
6. Let the tart rest briefly and serve warm. A simple green salad with olive oil goes well with it.

Good to know

This tart is simple and really comforting. Juicy tomatoes, a golden cheese base and mellow roasted garlic make it special. It tastes best warm from the oven.

Swaps

Mozzarella → a firm cow's milk cheese (more protein, a little more calcium depending on the variety). Soured cream → skyr (more protein, usually less fat). Cherry tomatoes → roasted peppers (more fibre and vitamin C). Olive oil → avocado oil or ghee (heat-stable, a different fatty acid profile depending on your choice).

Allergens

Contains egg and milk. Usually suits children well if the garlic is gently roasted; during pregnancy it's suitable as long as the eggs are fully set and all dairy is pasteurised.

Frequently asked questions

What's in tomatoes, nutritionally?

Tomatoes provide vitamin C, potassium and the carotenoid lycopene, among others. Lycopene is the red plant pigment that gives tomatoes their colour.

Is garlic a problem for a sensitive stomach?

That varies from person to person. Garlic contains sulphur compounds and FODMAPs, which can cause bloating or a feeling of pressure in people with a sensitive gut; roasted garlic often tastes milder.

Which nutrients do the eggs provide here?

Eggs bring protein, choline, vitamin B12, vitamin A and selenium. The yolk also contains fat and fat-soluble vitamins.

What's the difference between soured cream and skyr?

Soured cream contains more fat, skyr usually more protein. Both provide calcium; skyr tastes a little fresher, soured cream rounder and creamier.

Is basil more than just decoration?

Yes, even if the amount is small. Basil provides vitamin K and various essential oils, among others. Above all, its fresh, peppery aroma lifts the tomatoes.