Summertime Tomato Pie
Ingredients
- 1 9-inch pie shell, baked
- 1 egg white, slightly beaten
- 3-4 Medium tomatoes, peeled and sliced
- 1/3 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 1/8 tsp dry mustard
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp fresh basil (or 1/4-1/2 tsp dried basil)
- 1/8 tsp cracked pepper
- 1/8 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350. Brush sides and rim of pie shell with beaten egg white; prick crtust and sides with tines of a fork. Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes until light and golden. Do not overcook. Let crust cool. Fill crust with tomatoes. Mix mayonnaise with 3 tablespoons cheese, dry mustard, lemon juice, basil, pepper, and garlic powder; spoon over tomatoes. Top with remaining cheese. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes or until top is golden brown. Serves 6-8 as a vegetable or 4-6 as a meat substitute.
Low-fat mayonnaise can be used in this recipe. If the pie crust puffs up during baking, do not push down; it will settle on its own. PIE CRUST HINT: Beaten egg while acts as a sealer on the pie crust and prevents a soggy crust. "Extra delicious when made with summer tomatoes!"
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8