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Home » Blog » Tomato Pie (with corn and a whole-wheat crust)

Tomato Pie (with corn and a whole-wheat crust)

 Updated: March 24, 2017    Lisa Leake    48 Comments

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I’d never even heard of “tomato pie” until last summer, but as soon as I was introduced to the idea I knew it was something I had to try. So after attempting a few different variations I am excited to share this recipe with you today. Serve it for dinner with steamed broccoli or a big green salad, and if you are lucky enough to have at least one piece leftover the next day have it for breakfast with some scrambled or fried eggs on the side – yum. How do you eat your tomato pie?

Tomato Pie (with corn and a whole-wheat crust) #realfood #tomatoes www.100daysofrealfood.com
Tomato Pie (with corn and a whole-wheat crust) #realfood #tomatoes www.100daysofrealfood.com

 

Tomato Pie (with corn and a whole-wheat crust)
5 from 5 votes

Course: Breakfast, Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: healthy eating
Dietary Restriction: Egg Free, Peanut/Tree-Nut Free, Vegetarian
Category: Freezer Friendly

Active Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings (Adjust to suit): 6 people
Calories: 454 kcal
Adapted from Smitten Kitchen and Gourmet Magazine (August 2009)

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Ingredients

Pie Crust:

  • 2 cups whole-wheat flour, plus extra for rolling out the dough
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons butter, cold, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 3/4 cup whole milk

Filling:

  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 3/4 pound Roma tomatoes, Romas will keep this dish from becoming too watery
  • 1 1/2 cup corn, kernels from about 3 ears corn
  • 2 tablespoons basil, fresh chopped, divided
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • pepper, to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, freshly grated

Instructions

For the pie crust:

  1. In a food processor fitted with a dough blade, pulse together the flour, baking powder and salt. Sprinkle in the cold butter chunks on top being careful to spread out the pieces so as not to form one big clump. Run the food processor again until it resembles a coarse meal, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed.
  2. While the processor is going, pour the milk through the feed tube at the top. If the dough is too sticky add a little more flour and if it's too crumbly add a little more milk. Turn the machine off and bring the dough together into a ball using your hands. Divide it in two and place one half in the fridge (wrapped in plastic). Note: The pie crust can be made without a food processor using your hands or a fork.

  3. Using a rolling pin, roll out one of the dough balls onto a floured surface until it is about 12" in diameter and 1/8" thick. Carefully place it in the pie plate (folding it in half can ease the transition from the counter to the baking dish) and pat the dough down into the corners with your fingers. Trim any excess off the edges.

For the filling:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and start a large pot of boiling water on the stove.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream and lemon juice and set aside.
  3. Boil the tomatoes in the water for approximately 1 minute. Immediately transfer them to a cutting board. When cool enough to handle, cut out (and dispose of) the woody stem/core and then cut each tomato in half. Gently squeeze each tomato half over a bowl in order to dispose of the seeds and juice (otherwise this liquid will collect at the bottom of your pie). Roughly chop the remaining tomato pieces.

Assemble the pie:

  1. Arrange half of the tomato pieces on the crust in the pie pan. Spread half of the corn kernels on top and then sprinkle with half the basil, half the salt, half the cheese, and pepper to taste. Repeat with one more layer of the remaining tomatoes, corn, basil, salt, cheese, and pepper. Pour the sour cream mixture on top.
  2. Roll out the remaining ball of dough into another 12" wide circle about 1/8" thick. Arrange on top of the filling and tuck under the bottom crust, pinching together to seal. Cut vents on top of the pie and bake until golden brown and bubbly, about 35 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts
Tomato Pie (with corn and a whole-wheat crust)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 454 Calories from Fat 234
% Daily Value*
Fat 26g40%
Saturated Fat 15g94%
Cholesterol 69mg23%
Sodium 986mg43%
Potassium 729mg21%
Carbohydrates 45g15%
Fiber 7g29%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 16g32%
Vitamin A 2000IU40%
Vitamin C 21.2mg26%
Calcium 382mg38%
Iron 1.8mg10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. Alison

    January 19, 2018 at 1:51 pm

    This looks really good! I’m going to veganize this recipe. Do you think this pie can be baked with just the bottom crust?

    Reply
    • Amy Taylor (comment moderator)

      January 23, 2018 at 10:35 am

      Hi there. That is not something we’ve tried. I can’t predict the outcome especially if you are making several changes. Let us know how it goes. :)

      Reply
  2. Maura

    May 25, 2016 at 11:48 am

    I made this last night, and it is delicious. I did not boil the tomatoes before chopping, and I used frozen corn instead of fresh, and also used 8 ounces of sour cream with about 1 and 1/12 tablespoons of lemon juice since the sour cream mixture didn’t quite cover the tomatoes.

    Reply
  3. Terri Ercole

    March 11, 2016 at 2:28 pm

    As I start to read through your blog I see so many, many recipes with whole wheat. I have autoimmune gluten enteropathy – so basically no gluten at all. What would you suggest is the best grain if I want a wrap or some sort of carb besides brown rice.

    Reply
    • Amy Taylor (comment moderator)

      March 14, 2016 at 3:46 pm

      Hello Terri. Quinoa is a highly nutritious and versatile pseudo-grain and you are starting to find products such as crackers, chips, and wraps made from it.

      Reply
  4. Kristin

    September 5, 2015 at 8:29 am

    I’ve been making my way through your recipe index, trying as many main dishes as I can, for a few weeks now, but was craving my favorite tomato & corn pie. The Smitten Kitchen version is the one I’ve always made, it and sounds like you’ve made a whole grain version of it (with some other tweaks, I’m sure.) I’m so excited to try it!

    Reply
  5. Julianne

    September 22, 2014 at 1:17 pm

    This is not healthy. It my be whole but it is high is saturated fat. It would be a terrible start to the day.

    Reply
  6. Emily

    September 7, 2014 at 3:42 pm

    Hi! I love this recipe, but I’m wondering–has anybody ever tried freezing the leftovers? I’m thinking about freezing in individual portions and then thawing as needed. Any advice?

    Reply
    • Lisa

      September 19, 2014 at 7:58 pm

      I have not – but I think it would work in individual portions!

      Reply
  7. Carrie

    September 1, 2014 at 7:57 pm

    Yum! Made with Greek yogurt instead if sour cream, but felt like it needed more. 1/3 cup just didn’t seem enough.

    Reply
  8. Assistant to 100 Days (Amy)

    August 27, 2014 at 2:49 pm

    Hi Kimberly. We are rarely able to offer recipe guidance in real time. How did it turn out? ~Amy

    Reply
  9. Kimberly P

    August 26, 2014 at 7:46 am

    I’m making this tonight (hopefully) for the first time, & just wondering….do I cook the corn first? I was thinking of using frozen corn.

    Reply
  10. Jenny McDonough

    August 9, 2014 at 7:01 pm

    This is a new summer favorite at our house, Lisa — devoured by all four family members who beg for more. Tonight I made this for the fourth time and got smart: I made two pies so we have one in the freezer! Absolutely fabulous recipe. My only changes: greek yogurt instead of sour cream. DELISH.

    Reply
  11. Martha

    June 9, 2014 at 8:34 am

    I have made many tomato pies (bought pie crust, tomatoes, cheese and mayonnaise) so was eager to try this healthier version. It was my first attempt at making pie crust. That turned out okay, but we thought it was too much dough and the pie was dry. Might try again with just a bottom crust.

    Reply
  12. Emily

    May 29, 2014 at 7:20 pm

    Made this delicious & savory pie tonight for my family. My husband is a real “meat & potatoes” kind of guy so the changes that I’ve been trying to make have been met with some trepidation. However, this recipe he actually LOVED :-). In fact he had 2 pieces. I, too, enjoyed it very much!!! A little time consuming but well worth the effort. The crust recipe I’ll use for other recipes as it was easy & yummy! Thanks for all you do to educate us, Lisa!!!

    Reply
  13. Lindsay

    November 21, 2013 at 5:32 pm

    Yes I did and it was delicious!! I also added some red bell peppers and feta cheese. I love this recipe- the crust always comes out fantastic!

    Reply
  14. Lindsay

    November 16, 2013 at 2:27 pm

    Hi! I made this last month and it was AWESOME. We served it with homemade oven sweet potato fries! I’m making it again tomorrow, and I was wondering if use green tomatoes instead?

    Reply
    • Assistant to 100 Days (Amy)

      November 18, 2013 at 8:43 am

      Hi Lindsay. Did you try green tomatoes? How did it go? ~Amy

      Reply
  15. Gianna

    September 17, 2013 at 8:50 pm

    This was delicious! We really enjoyed it. Only thing I did differently was use full fat coconut milk instead of whole milk because I didn’t have any. I have to say, I’ve never tried a recipe from this blog that I didn’t like!

    Reply
  16. Liz

    September 14, 2013 at 3:37 pm

    This looks awesome! Any possibility of getting some green tomato recipes as fall arrives?

    Reply
    • Assistant to 100 Days (Amy)

      September 17, 2013 at 10:41 am

      Hi there Liz. Not sure what Lisa has in store for the fall but I’ll pass on your suggestion! :) ~Amy

      Reply
  17. Amy

    August 27, 2013 at 1:59 am

    This was awesome! We had this for dinner tonight and everyone (me, husband, 2.5 year old, and 1 year old) loved it! My 2.5 year old even had a second slice.
    I have only recently discovered your site and I am totally obsessed. Thank you so much for all of the wonderful food ideas. All of your recipes are super tasty and kid-friendly, which is what I’m always looking for.

    Reply

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