Pizza pie

Vegetarian
Health score
33%
Pizza pie
60 min.
6
355kcal

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Welcome to the delightful world of vegetarian cooking with our mouthwatering Pizza Pie recipe! If you're seeking a hearty, flavorful dish that everyone in the family will love, look no further. This vibrant and colorful pie combines tender aubergine, sweet roasted red peppers, and juicy plum tomatoes, all nestled under a golden, flaky pastry crust. Whether you're hosting a casual lunch gathering or a cozy dinner with friends, this Pizza Pie is sure to impress.

Imagine slicing into a beautifully baked pie, revealing layers of melty vegetarian mozzarella cheese, aromatic fresh basil, and briny black olives that add a touch of decadence to every bite. With its balanced flavors and textures, this dish offers not just nourishment but also a feast for the senses. At only 355 calories per serving, you can enjoy this guilt-free comfort food knowing it’s packed with wholesome ingredients.

In just an hour, you can whip up this stunning main course that caters to both vegetarians and omnivores alike. So put on your apron, roll up your sleeves, and let’s embark on a culinary adventure that promises to bring joy to your table and warmth to your heart. Your Pizza Pie awaits!

Ingredients

  •  eggplant thinly sliced
  • tbsp olive oil 
  •  bell pepper red
  • 450 plum tomatoes fresh
  •  pastry crust well (see 'Goes with' below)
  • 225 mozzarella cheese sliced
  • 12  olives black pitted roughly chopped
  • tbsp oregano fresh chopped
  • handful basil fresh chopped
  • tbsp milk 

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • ziploc bags

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas
  2. Brush the slices of aubergine with the olive oil and place on a baking tray with the whole red peppers.
  3. Bake for 15-20 mins until the aubergine slices are golden brown and tender and the peppers are charred and blistered.
  4. Place the peppers in a plastic bag, seal and leave aside to cool.
  5. When the peppers are cool, cut in half and remove the blackened skin and seeds.
  6. Cut into thick strips. Halve the tomatoes, remove any seeds and juice, then pat dry on kitchen paper. Thinly slice.
  7. Roll out half the pastry on a lightly floured surface, then use to line a 20cm pie plate. Arrange half the aubergine slices in the pastry case and top with half the peppers. Season between each layer. Arrange half the mozzarella cheese on top, then cover with half the tomato slices.
  8. Sprinkle over half the black olives, oregano and basil. Repeat these layers, using the remaining ingredients.
  9. Brush the pastry border with water.
  10. Roll out remaining pastry and use to cover the pie, trimming the edges and pinching together to seal.
  11. Brush with the milk, place on a baking sheet and bake for 25 mins until crisp and golden.

Nutrition Facts

Calories355kcal
Protein15.23%
Fat43.89%
Carbs40.88%

Properties

Glycemic Index
46.33
Glycemic Load
11.3
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
20.700000001037%

Flavonoids

Delphinidin
65.41mg
Naringenin
0.51mg
Luteolin
0.29mg
Kaempferol
0.08mg
Myricetin
0.1mg
Quercetin
0.56mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:355.27kcal
17.76%
Fat:17.66g
27.17%
Saturated Fat:6.57g
41.09%
Carbohydrates:37.01g
12.34%
Net Carbohydrates:31.11g
11.31%
Sugar:7.04g
7.82%
Cholesterol:29.92mg
9.98%
Sodium:596.08mg
25.92%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:13.79g
27.58%
Vitamin C:62.83mg
76.15%
Vitamin A:2219.19IU
44.38%
Manganese:0.63mg
31.49%
Vitamin K:27.26µg
25.96%
Selenium:17.83µg
25.47%
Calcium:246.2mg
24.62%
Folate:94.84µg
23.71%
Fiber:5.9g
23.59%
Vitamin B1:0.35mg
23.43%
Phosphorus:220.26mg
22.03%
Vitamin B2:0.36mg
20.96%
Vitamin E:2.65mg
17.7%
Vitamin B3:3.39mg
16.96%
Iron:2.92mg
16.21%
Potassium:528.79mg
15.11%
Vitamin B6:0.29mg
14.47%
Vitamin B12:0.87µg
14.47%
Zinc:1.74mg
11.57%
Magnesium:44.17mg
11.04%
Copper:0.19mg
9.3%
Vitamin B5:0.63mg
6.3%
Vitamin D:0.18µg
1.18%