Green Tomato & Chorizo Pie
🕒 Cook Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 1 hour
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 8
Description:
If you’re like me and have a surplus of green tomatoes from your garden that won’t ripen, this Green Tomato & Chorizo Pie is the perfect solution! This savory pie combines the tangy green tomatoes with spicy chorizo sausage, mushrooms, onions, and gooey Monterey Jack cheese, all baked into a golden crust. It’s a delightful way to use up those end-of-season tomatoes and create something truly delicious.
Ingredients:
- 6 green tomatoes
- 1 chorizo sausage
- 1/2 cup mushrooms
- 1 onion
- 2 tablespoons flour, plus extra if needed
- 3/4 cup Monterey Jack cheese
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Cook Tomatoes: Slice the green tomatoes and place them in a heavy pot. Cover and cook over medium-low heat until softened, about 20-30 minutes.
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Prepare Chorizo: While the tomatoes are cooking, remove the chorizo from its casings, crumble it, and fry it in a large frying pan with 1 tablespoon of olive oil until browned.
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Cook Mushrooms and Onions: In another frying or sauté pan, cook the mushrooms and onions in the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil over moderate heat until the liquid from the mushrooms has evaporated.
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Combine Ingredients: Once the tomatoes are soft, stir in 2 tablespoons of flour, then add the cooked mushroom and onion mixture. Adjust the consistency with more flour if the mixture is too wet.
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Prebake Pie Shell: Prebake your pie shell in the preheated oven for 6 minutes.
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Assemble the Pie: Remove the pie shell from the oven. Spoon half of the cooked chorizo onto the crust, followed by half of the tomato mixture. Repeat with the remaining chorizo and tomatoes.
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Add Cheese and Bake: Sprinkle the Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the top of the pie. Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and cooked to your liking.
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Serve: Allow the pie to cool slightly before slicing and serving. Enjoy the unique flavors of green tomatoes and chorizo in every bite!
This Green Tomato & Chorizo Pie is a wonderful blend of garden-fresh ingredients and savory sausage, perfect for a hearty meal any time of year. Whether you’re looking to use up your garden harvest or simply craving a comforting savory pie, this recipe is sure to satisfy.
