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Friday, 30 August 2024

Tomato Pie : A Taste of Summer : It's Low Carb Too

Tomatoes are in season during August; simple salads of fresh tomatoes are a highlight of summer. Look for bright and firm tomatoes with wrinkle-free skins that are not split, and have a sweet, earthy scent. If sold on the vine, choose a thick, strong vine with tightly attached tomatoes. It's best not to put tomatoes in the fridge as this will impair their flavour and texture.

But ... have you tried tomato in a pie? This savoury low-carb pie is best with fresh summer tomatoes from a Southern garden. If you can’t get Southern tomatoes, just get tomatoes! You can enjoy this pie by itself, or with salad, but it's also delicious served with grilled meats - as always dear reader the choice is yours.



Ingredients
Six servings
5g carb per serving
Crust
1¼ cups (3½ oz.) shredded/grated Parmesan cheese
¾ cup (3 oz.) almond flour
1⁄3 cup (1¼ oz.) oat fibre**
1 egg
2 tbsp butter or coconut oil
¼ tsp salt
Filling
5 (1¼ lbs) large tomatoes, sliced
1⁄3 cup (2 oz.) finely slivered red onions
½ cup mayonnaise
1¼ cups (5 oz.) cheddar cheese, shredded/grated
½ tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil

Three Tips
** The oat fibre can be replaced with 2 tbls. of coconut flour (1 pie).

Thyme can be used instead of instead of oregano / basil.

For more flavour, feel free to sprinkle chopped, cooked bacon over the tomatoes before baking the pie.
Need help with weight/measurement conversion, see here
Find recipe instructions here

If it's more like tomato soup weather where you live you might like this post here



Tomatoes and their health benefits
read more here

You will find a variety of articles and recipe ideas within this blog, not all may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic (more about this here) and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter. If you have any concerns about your health it is always advisable to consult your Doctor or health care team.

All the best Jan

41 comments:

Susan Kane said...

This sounds excellent. I remember "Fried green tomatoes" movie. they would like this recipe as well.

The Joy of Home with Martha Ellen said...

My goodness do we love our tomatoes here. This pie would thrill our taste buds! Have a good weekend Jan. Take care.

Tom said...

...another fabulous way to enjoy tomatoes!

Elephant's Child said...

That sounds delicious. Thank you.

Rustic Pumpkin said...

I love tomatoes {and cheese} so would love this! Thank you {goes off to Google "oat fibre"} Have a good weekend. Debbie

Lowcarb team member said...

Readers may wish to read more about oat fibre here
https://simplyoatmeal.com/what-is-oat-fiber/

Sandra Cox said...

This looks soooo good. Have a grand weekend, Jan.

HappyK said...

That looks so good. Hope you're doing well. 🙏🏻

roentare said...

I can imagine the taste by looking at the slice

peppylady (Dora) said...

Tomato and cheese goes good together. I've made green tomato pie.

David M. Gascoigne, said...

This is the only time of the year to eat tomatoes - fresh from the garden or fresh from the farm. They are juicy and delicious, and packed with goodness.

Christine said...

Never had a tomato pie!

Mari said...

I so love tomatoes! However, my husband doesn't. Sometime I'll have to try this just for me.

Bill said...

I love tomatoes from the garden, they are so tasty and delicious.

Rose said...

I have always heard of tomato pie but never thought about looking for a recipe. I would definitely try this. I LOVE tomatoes.

J.P. Alexander said...

Gracias por la receta. Se ve muy fresca y rica. Te mando un beso

Granny Marigold said...

The tomatoes are ripening fast and appear on the supper table every day now.

Angie's Recipes said...

Sounds delightful!

Rustic Pumpkin said...

Thank you, Jan, for the link to oat fibre!

Margaret D said...

Sounds and looks delicious Jan.

Jules said...

This sounds so good. Xx

Sara - Villa Emilia said...

First of all, my belated but heartfelt condolences to you, dear Jan. I read only now your earlier post. I'm very sorry for your loss.
This post is great. Tomatoes are lovely in a salad but they are even tastier cooked, for example in a pie.
Thank you and take care! Big hugs!

Fun60 said...

Tomatoes and basil. A match made in heaven. Thanks for the delicious sounding recipe.

jabblog said...

Tomato pie - why not? I've never thought to put tomatoes in a pie, but it sounds tempting.

eileeninmd said...

I would love this recipe, I love tomatoes!
Thanks for sharing.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

Jo said...

I've never had tomato in a pie. My home grown tomatoes have done rubbish this year, the plants have grown so slowly and the tomatoes have been so slow to ripen. I blame the weather.

Jeanie said...

I love tomato pie -- this looks like a good recipe for it!

Divers and Sundry said...

I've never heard of tomato pie.

Pam said...

its funny how we can dislike something or like it, but somewhere along the line, things change. I have never been one to care for cook tomatoes....now I had diced ones in all my soups and I love it.

Pam said...

Sorry....I have been wanting to come by and check on you. I know you have been dealing with a lot but hugs to you

Ana Mínguez Corella said...

Delicious recipe!! I love tomato ... A hug

Shari Burke said...

I never heard of tomato pie, but this looks yummy!

Ananka said...

It sounds good Jan :-D

Mary Kirkland said...

I love tomatoes so this sounds good to me.

Katerinas Blog said...

Looks like a delicious option,
I'll give it a try.
I love tomatoes in all versions!!
Also very helpful information and links!!

CJ Kennedy said...

I never would have thought of tomato pie

kitty@ Kitty's Kozy Kitchen said...

I do love tomato pie, Jan, and have made several this summer. Mine does not have mayonnaise in it, just cheese, tomatoes and roasted garlic.

Conniecrafter said...

Our garden is overflowing with cherry tomatoes, we are giving away and trying to eat them up, we need to remember that we don't need two plants just one is enough :)

gluten Free A_Z Blog said...

Love using summer tomatoes! This looks delicious.

Teresa said...

Me encanta el tomate. Besos.

William Kendall said...

It sounds good.