Tomato Pie—A Summer Special!!

What can you do with all of the fresh tomatoes from your garden?  Make tomato pie, of course!  I got this amazing Tomato Pie recipe from Lisa Robertson.  Lisa used to be a a QVC host, but for several years has run her own company from her Pennsylvania home selling jewelry, fashion, holiday decorations, and other home accessories.  You can catch her cooking on her YouTube channel and her Facebook page, too.  In this tomato pie, the tomatoes are placed directly on the pie crust.  The cheeses go on top of the tomatoes. When you cut the pie, the tomatoes are visible.  Tomato Pie is able to be made gluten and yeast free by making some substitutions.  

Tomato Pie—Makes 8 Servings

Ingredients :

• 5 tomatoes, peeled and sliced
• 10 fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 1/2 cup green onion (or red onion), chopped
• 1 9-inch pre-baked pie crust (I used Wholly Wholesome Gluten-free Pie Crust)
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (I used vegan Follow Your Heart Mozzarella Shreds)
• 1 cup freshly shredded cheddar cheese (I used vegan Follow Your Heart Cheddar Cheese Shreds)
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise (or half mayo, half Greek yogurt; I used half Veganaise and half fat free pain Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese (I used  vegan Follow Your Heart Parmesan Shreds)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°. (Note: Pre-bake the pie shell according to directions.)
2. Place some tomatoes in a colander in the sink in a single layer. Sprinkle with salt and allow them to rest for 10 minutes.
3. Use a paper towel to pat- dry the tomatoes and make sure most of the excess juice is out.
4. Layer the tomato slices, basil, and onion in pre-baked pie shell. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Combine the grated cheeses and mayonnaise or Greek yogurt together.
6. Spread mixture on top of tomatoes and sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
7. Bake for 30 minutes or until lightly browned. Allow to rest for at least 15 minutes before cutting and serving.

My sister has been staying with me lately during the pandemic.  So, she actually made this delicious Tomato Pie for us one afternoon.  I don’t have a garden, so she bought the freshest and most beautiful tomatoes she could find at the grocery.  I will definitely make it in the future.  It is perfect for summer.  Pair with some arugula or spring mix topped with olive oil and salt, and you have a complete meal!  Enjoy!

A slice of heaven!

Out of the oven!! Beautiful!!