Bitter Greens and Feta Breakfast Tartlets
These savory tartlets offer a delightful balance of bitter greens, creamy feta, and a hint of lemon zest for a refreshing Greek-inspired breakfast. The flaky pastry crust provides a satisfying base for the vibrant filling, making for a visually appealing and flavorful start to your day.

Prep Time
75 min
Difficulty
Medium
Servings
6
Calories
350 kcal
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 6-cup muffin tin.
- 2
Unroll the puff pastry sheet and cut it into 6 equal squares. Gently press each square into a cup of the muffin tin, creating a tartlet shell.
~5 min - 3
Pierce the bottom of each pastry shell with a fork several times to prevent puffing.
~2 min - 4
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
~5 min - 5
Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
~1 min - 6
Add the mixed bitter greens to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 3-5 minutes.
~5 min - 7
Remove skillet from heat. Crumble feta cheese over the greens mixture.
~2 min - 8
In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
~3 min - 9
Divide the greens and feta mixture evenly among the puff pastry shells.
~3 min - 10
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the filling in each tartlet.
~2 min - 11
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed, and the filling is set.
~25 min - 12
Let the tartlets cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before carefully removing them to a wire rack.
~5 min
Tips
- For a deeper bitter flavor, you can add a small amount of chopped Kalamata olives to the greens mixture.
- These tartlets are best served warm but can also be enjoyed at room temperature.
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