Waste not: 34 tart recipes to rescue leftover vegetables

‘Use it, don’t lose it’ is our motto when it comes to food waste. Rescue the leftovers in your vegie drawer with this collection of stunning tarts, that make the most of fresh and not so fresh produce. Join us in the fight against waste by supporting food rescue organisation, SecondBite. The non-profit has teamed up with Coles to ensure any unsold, edible food goes to those in need this Christmas. Shoppers can add a $2 donation card to their cart at any Coles store from Wednesday November 30 until Saturday December 24, or donate at any Liquorland, Vintage Cellars or First Choice Liquor Market store until Monday December 12. For every $2 donated, SecondBite can rescue 5kg of food, which provides ten meals for Aussies doing it tough. For more information about SecondBite, please visit secondbite.org/

by delicious. team

delicious. team

Nov 30, 2022

Leftover greens, seeds and cheese tart

Start the evening right with this leftover greens, seeds and cheese tart. It's delicious, colourful and packed full of flavour.

Gluten-free caramelised carrot tart with carrot-top salsa verde

Please the entire family with this gluten-free caramelised carrot tart with carrot-top salsa verde.

Wilted rainbow chard tart with roasted garlic

Upcycle the outer leaves of your leafy greens with this wilted rainbow chard tart with roasted garlic recipe. Can dinner get any more colourful?

Cauliflower cheese tart

Cauliflower cheese-tart

Cauliflower cheese is a perennial family favorite, and Valli Little's tart version will become a menu staple.

Leek, almond and bruised tomato galette

"Use it, don't lose it" is the motto of waste warrior Phoebe Wood, who comes to the rescue with this upcycled leek, almond and bruised tomato galette recipe.

Fresh ideas

Mandarin white choc mud cake with mandarin syrup

Serves 10

Fruit and white chocolate, a match made in heaven. Begin this recipe at least 4 hours ahead.

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Mandarin white choc mud cake with mandarin syrup

Serves 10

Fruit and white chocolate, a match made in heaven. Begin this recipe at least 4 hours ahead.

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Mandarins

Amorette mandarins are seedless, easy to peel and have a nice balance of sweetness and tang.

Tomato and pesto spelt tart with zucchetti salad

Tomato and pesto tart with zucchetti salad

This recipe for tomato and pesto tart with zucchetti salad is an extract from our book, Feel Good Food.

Goat's cheese tart with chia seed pastry

This decadent goat's cheese tart is perfect for entertaining. We used beetroot, figs and microherbs to top, but any seasonal produce will work.

Marmande tomato tart with basil and garlic

I originally wrote this recipe for the fabulous and celebrated tomatoes grown around the Gascon town of Marmande. But any well-flavoured, vine-ripened tomatoes would be almost as good.