
This recipe was also an idea that was "tweeted" to me when I posed the problem of the bag of fresh okra.
Nancy told me about a vegetable pie that she made last year that contained okra, alongside a bunch of other fresh veggies. She tweeted me a link to her post about the pie and that was really all it took.
I decided it would be our meal before church on Sunday (we go to church at 1 pm). That gave me Sunday morning to put it together.

I also decided that I would top my pies with a light phyllo crust instead of making the pie-like crust originally called for. I did this to reduce the prep and cook time and also to save some calories.


I absolutely loved this! My hubby and kids had to be bribed a little bit (they like veggies, but this was asking a little much), so I also made some mini meatballs to round out this meal, which were super delicious, that I will share at another time.
The veggies still had a little bit of crispness, thanks to the short saute and small amount of time that they spent in the oven. The cheese and eggs added nice texture and flavor.
I am so glad I have found a few other ways to eat okra!

I found this method from Martha Stewart a couple of years ago when I first made Open "Face" Egg Sandwiches.
I actually boiled extra eggs so we could make those sandwiches later on in the week- it is one of my son's absolute favorite dinners- you can check out my post about it HERE
Hard Boiled Eggs from Martha Stewart
In a medium saucepan, cover 7 eggs (in a single layer) with water, 1 inch above eggs. Bring to a boil; cook, uncovered, 2 minutes. Cover and remove from heat; let stand 10 minutes. Place eggs in bowl under cold running water until cool. Peel eggs.
Recipe for Farmland Vegetable Pie
Nancy's post about Farmland Vegetable Pie
One Year Ago-Baked Fish with Roasted Mixed Vegetables

They look yummy. I sure miss trying your creations. Miss you 10 times more than trying them tho.
ReplyDeleteHow fresh and nutritious this looks! :)
ReplyDeleteI made a variation of the chickpea fritter recipe you posted and really loved the flavor and how it wasn't too tough to make. Is it ok if I post it on my blog and link back to you :).
I love all of the veggies in this one!
ReplyDeleteLove the beautiful veggies and the phyllo.
ReplyDeleteThat looks very good Mary Ann, very tasty and those vegs look so wonderfully cooked and crispy tender! I love me some veg!
ReplyDeleteThe veggie pie sounds fantastic and healthy. Your HB egg does look perfect!
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