Quick Caprese Pie

Caprese salad, which inspired this pie, is a traditional Italian dish that represents the colors of the Italian flag with its red tomatoes, white mozzarella, and green basil.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Quick Caprese Pie

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Italian Courses: Italian Cuisine, Lunch, Savory pie Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 6 Calories: 2100

Best Season: Summer

Ingredients

Servings

• 250 gram Pie crust
• 500 gram Tomatoes
• 200 gram Mozzarella cheese
• 30 gram Fresh basil leaves
• 3 unit Eggs
• 1 cup Milk
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Roll out the pie crust and line a pie dish with it.
3. Slice the tomatoes and mozzarella cheese.
4. Layer the tomato slices, mozzarella slices, and basil leaves in the pie crust.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper.
6. Pour the egg mixture over the tomato and cheese layers.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
8. Allow the pie to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
9. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Sugars 5g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.