Tomato Pesto Pie … for ONE!

The combination of tomatoes and basil in Italian cuisine is known as ‘Pomodoro e Basilico’, which means ‘Tomato and Basil’ in English.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Tomato Pesto Pie … for ONE!

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Italian Courses: Lunch, Main Course, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 55 mins

Servings: 1 Calories: 450

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 6 ounce Pie crust
• 2 medium Tomatoes
• 1 cup Basil leaves
• 2 tablespoon Pine nuts
• 1 clove Garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Roll out the pie crust and press it into a pie dish.
3. In a blender, combine tomatoes, basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic cloves, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
4. Pour the tomato pesto mixture into the pie crust.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
6. Let the pie rest for 10 minutes before serving.
7. Enjoy your Tomato Pesto Pie!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 30g47%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

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.