Description
Crustless Tomato Pie is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines fresh tomatoes, aromatic herbs, and gooey mozzarella cheese. This low-carb recipe is perfect for any occasion—whether you’re hosting a brunch, preparing a light lunch, or serving a satisfying dinner. With its vibrant flavors and creamy texture, this pie is sure to impress your guests while being incredibly simple to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe tomatoes (sliced)
- 1–2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup onion (chopped)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano (chopped)
- 6–7 leaves basil (chopped)
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded, plus extra for topping)
- 2 eggs (beaten)
Instructions
- Prepare the Tomatoes: Slice tomatoes, sprinkle with salt, and let sit for up to 30 minutes to draw out moisture.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat; add onions and garlic, sauté until soft (about 8 minutes), then transfer to a bowl.
- Mix Filling: Combine sautéed onions, garlic, mozzarella, eggs, herbs, and black pepper in the bowl; stir until well mixed.
- Assemble Pie: Drain excess moisture from tomatoes; layer them in a greased pie pan followed by the cheese mixture. Repeat layers and finish with tomatoes topped with additional mozzarella.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 30–40 minutes until edges are lightly browned.
- Rest: Let the pie cool for 5–7 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg