Savory 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:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. Prebake Pie Shell: Prebake your pie shell in the preheated oven for 6 minutes.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.