If you’re like us, spring has you mapping out your backyard vegetable garden and anticipating the resulting fresh harvest. All the more reason to consider serving up this eye-friendly and delicious Carrot Buttermilk Tart for your next family dinner, courtesy of FYidoctors patient Maureen Van Schepdael!
This recipe keeps a few eye-nourishing nutrients in mind. Carrots contain beta-carotene, a type of vitamin A, which helps the retina and other parts of the eye function smoothly. Whole eggs and yolk are a prime source of lutein and zeaxanthin, which reduce the risk of chronic eye diseases, including AMD and cataracts. Other ingredients that make this recipe delicious are the dairy and nuts. You can top up on your zinc by consuming dairy products in order to lower your risk of AMD. And don’t forget that the vitamin E found in nuts has been found to protect the eye’s cells from free radicals that break down important tissue.
With every bite of this yummy tart, your eyes will benefit.
Ingredients
Crust:
1 ½ cups whole wheat flour or gluten free flour
1 teaspoon sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons ice water
2 large eggs
Filling:
1.5 cups chopped raw carrots
1 cup whole milk
1 egg yolk
1/8 cup sugar
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Topping:
1 to 2 carrots, peeled into ribbons
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon chopped pistachios
Preparation
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