Zucchini, Tomato & Gorgonzola Puff Pastry Tarts

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   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

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   Puff pastry sheets are typically folded into thirds.

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   Unfold one sheet of defrosted puff pastry and cut along the fold lines to form 3 long, skinny strips of pastry.

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   Cut each strip in half crosswise to form a total of 6 rectangles.

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   Spray a large baking sheet with cooking spray and place the rectangles on the sheet.

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   Pinch the edges of each one to make the edges higher than the center of the pastry.

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   Cut each zucchini piece in half crosswise.

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   Sprinkle both sides of the zucchini with 1 teaspoon salt, lay on a piece of paper towel, and press a second paper towel on top.

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   Let sit for 15 minutes, during which time some of the moisture will be leached from the zucchini pieces.

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    Lay one piece of zucchini on top of each piece of puff pastry.

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    Arrange six tomato halves on top of each zucchini piece.

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    Bake for approximately 13-15 minutes, or until the puff pastry is just starting to brown.

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    Remove from the oven and sprinkle 2 teaspoons Gorgonzola cheese and 1/2 teaspoon each kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper over each tart.

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    Return to the oven and bake for additional 5 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and the cheese is melted.

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    Sprinkle sliced mint evenly over the tarts.

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    Serve immediately.

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    Makes 6 appetizer or light lunch (with a salad) servings.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.