TOMATO SLAB PIE

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In late summer, when zucchini and tomato seasons overlap, seize the moment to make this southern classic. In this modernized version from cookbook author Sarah Copeland, there's less cheese and more vegetables-but it is every bit as rich and satisfying.

Provided by Sarah Copeland

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Time 2h5m

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose or white whole-wheat flour, plus more for dusting
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Pinch of sugar
6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
3 tablespoons vegetable shortening, cut into pieces, plus more for brushing
1 teaspoon apple-cider vinegar
1/4 cup ice-cold water, plus more if needed
1 small head cauliflower, stem trimmed
1 small head broccoli, stem trimmed
2 medium carrots, peeled and cut on the bias into 1/2-inch-thick slices
4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 small zucchini, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
3 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs
2 ounces fontina, grated (3/4 cup)
8 ounces cheddar, Colby, or Muenster, grated
2 medium tomatoes (9 ounces), thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Pulse flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and sugar in a food processor until combined. Add butter and shortening; pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal, with some pea-size pieces remaining. Stir vinegar into ice water; drizzle 3 tablespoons over flour mixture and pulse several times to combine. Add more ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and pulse until mixture holds together when pinched. Shape dough into a rectangle and wrap in plastic. Refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour and up to 1 day (or freeze up to 3 months; thaw overnight in refrigerator before using).
  • Brush a 9-by-13-inch rimmed baking sheet or baking pan with shortening; line with parchment, leaving a 1-inch overhang on long sides. Transfer dough to a lightly floured work surface and roll out to a 12-by-15-inch rectangle. Transfer to prepared sheet, fitting dough into corners and tucking overhanging dough under. Refrigerate until chilled, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Slice cauliflower lengthwise through core to make 1/2-inch-thick steaks. Slice broccoli lengthwise through stems into 1/2-inch-thick pieces (it's okay if they come apart slightly). Blanch cauliflower until just tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to a plate. Blanch broccoli until bright green and crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes; transfer to a separate plate. Blanch carrots until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes; transfer to a separate plate. Drizzle each plate of vegetables with 1 teaspoon oil. Toss zucchini in a bowl with thyme and remaining 1 teaspoon oil; season with salt and pepper.
  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Sprinkle panko evenly over bottom of dough, then sprinkle with fontina. Top with an even layer of cauliflower, then broccoli. Top with half of cheddar, then carrots, then zucchini. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar.
  • Arrange tomato slices on top; season with salt and pepper and drizzle with oil. Bake until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbling around edges, 45 to 50 minutes. Let cool slightly. To serve, lift from pan using parchment overhang, then slice.

Riane Gaffey
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I made this tomato slab pie for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The crust was flaky and delicious, and the tomatoes were perfectly roasted. I will definitely be making this again.


Sanat Pokhrel
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This tomato slab pie is the perfect summer dish! It's light and refreshing, and the tomatoes are so flavorful. I love that it's so easy to make, too. I'll definitely be making this again.


Hafiz Shafqat
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I'm not a big fan of tomatoes, but I really enjoyed this pie. The tomatoes were cooked perfectly and the crust was flaky and buttery. I'd definitely make this again.


Sayedrahman Pothik
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This tomato slab pie is a great way to use up summer tomatoes. It's easy to make and absolutely delicious. I love the combination of the sweet tomatoes and the tangy cheese. I'll definitely be making this again.


Laderion Mclean
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I made this tomato slab pie for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The crust was flaky and delicious, and the tomatoes were perfectly roasted. I will definitely be making this again.


Doreen Osei
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This tomato slab pie is the perfect summer dish! It's light and refreshing, and the tomatoes are so flavorful. I love that it's so easy to make, too. I'll definitely be making this again.


Bahar
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I'm not a big fan of tomatoes, but I really enjoyed this pie. The tomatoes were cooked perfectly and the crust was flaky and buttery. I'd definitely make this again.


Mohamedswadu Barrie
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This tomato slab pie is a great way to use up summer tomatoes. It's easy to make and absolutely delicious. I love the combination of the sweet tomatoes and the tangy cheese. I'll definitely be making this again.


alia mostafa
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I made this tomato slab pie for a brunch party, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The crust was flaky and delicious, and the tomatoes were perfectly roasted. I will definitely be making this again.


Zeyad ELATTAR
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This tomato slab pie is the perfect summer dish! It's light and refreshing, and the tomatoes are so flavorful. I love that it's so easy to make, too. I'll definitely be making this again.


Asora_7xd
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I was a little skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The tomato slab pie was absolutely delicious. The crust was flaky and buttery, and the tomatoes were perfectly roasted. I will definitely be making this again.


HADI AS
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This pie was so easy to make, and it turned out so well! The crust was perfect, and the tomatoes were cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again.


William Carman
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I'm not a huge fan of tomatoes, but this pie was surprisingly delicious! The sweetness of the tomatoes balanced out the tangy cheese, and the crust was so buttery and flaky. I'm definitely going to make this again.


Darlene Gordon
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This tomato slab pie was a huge hit at our summer potluck! The tomatoes were so flavorful and juicy, and the crust was perfectly flaky. I'll definitely be making this again.