Pithivier Is A Roasted Vegetable & Mozzarella Dish

A Great Vegetarian Alternative

Pithiviers are generally filled with a frangipane which is a variation of soft, spreadable custard of almond paste, but savoury versions are also popular, as is the case with this vegetarian interpretation.

pithivierPithivier As A Vegetable Option

A Pithivier (Pithiviers in French) is a round pie usually made by baking two disks of puff pastry, with filling stuffed in between.

It has the appearance of a hump and is traditionally decorated with spiral lines drawn from the top outwards with the point of a knife, and scalloping the edge.

It is commonly held that the dish originated in the French town of Pithiviers in the Loiret department of the Centre region.



Pithivier

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Pithivier
Yield
6
Author
Judith Coates
Prep time
20 Min
Cook time
45 Min
Inactive time
30 Min
Total time
1 H & 34 M

Pithivier

A delicious savory vegetable and mozzarella variation from the sweet almond variety.

Ingredients

  • 1 large red pepper, seeds removed and roughly diced
  • 1 medium red onion, cut into wedges
  • 2 cups (200 grams) zucchini (courgettes), sliced thickly
  • 2 garlic cloves, sliced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 x 500 gram pack of puff pastry
  • 4 tbsp sun-dried tomato paste
  • 4 tbsp shredded basil leaves (tear rather than cut these)
  • 1½ cups (125 grams) of mozzarella
  • 2 egg yolks
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 chopped anchovy fillets (optional)
Variations
  • Use red pesto instead of sun-dried tomato paste
  • Use goat's cheese instead of mozzarella

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C/Gas 7)
  2. Put the red pepper, onion, courgettes, garlic, and olive oil into a large roasting tin; season with the chopped anchovy fillets (if you are including them), salt, and pepper to taste, and toss together.
  3. Spread the vegetables out and roast on the top shelf of the oven for 15 minutes. Remove, turn them over and return to the oven for another 10 minutes or until tender.
  4. Remove and leave to go cold.
  5. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pastry until it is about ¼ inch thick, then cut into 4 x 6 inch discs and 4 x 5½ inch discs (saucers work fine for this) – roll the pastry a little more if necessary.
  6. Spread the red pesto over the center of each 14cm disc to within 2cm of the edge. Spoon the roasted vegetables on top, sprinkle with basil, and top with a quarter of the mozzarella.
  7. Beat the egg yolks with 2 tsp of cold water. Brush some of the mixture around the edge of each base; lay the larger discs on top and press the edges together to seal, and score with the tines of a fork.
  8. Place the Pithiviers on a buttered non-stick baking sheet and chill for at least 20 minutes.
  9. The recipe up to this point can be made up to a day in advance.
  10. Brush the top of each Pithivier with the remaining egg yolk glaze, then score the pastry lightly with the tip of a sharp knife to decorate. Make a small slit in the center of each to let out steam.
  11. Bake in the center of the oven for 20 minutes until puffed up and golden!

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Calories

701.86

Fat (grams)

49.99

Sat. Fat (grams)

11.51

Carbs (grams)

46.38

Fiber (grams)

2.88

Net carbs

43.50

Sugar (grams)

4.83

Protein (grams)

18.41

Sodium (milligrams)

597.23

Cholesterol (grams)

93.14

The nutritional information for this recipe has been calculated for the entire recipe electronically, if you are not satisfied with these results, please use the link to CALORIE COUNTER in the Notes section above. They are not intended as a health recommendation or guideline.

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