Tomato and onion pie

This easy vegetarian dish makes a lovely light meal on its own or can be served as an accompaniment. With softly cooked tomatoes and onions at its base, it also has a delicious crunchy topping of baked breadcrumbs.

Ingredients

  • 1kg tomatoes

    sliced

  • 2 large onions

    peeled and sliced

  • 1 tbsp caster sugar

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 1 tsp pepper

  • 1 cup breadcrumbs

  • 25g butter

Equipment

  • 1 large saucepan
  • 1 baking dish
  • 1 oven with grill

Instructions

  1. Place sliced tomato and onion in a large saucepan over medium heat setting and cover with lid.
  2. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring every two minutes until the onions become transparent and soft.
  3. Pour onion and tomato into greased baking dish and sprinkle sugar, salt and pepper on top.
  4. Finally, sprinkle breadcrumbs on top and small knobs of the butter over the breadcrumbs and place under the grill setting in oven and grill until browned on top.
  5. Serve as accompaniment to your main meal.

Notes

Tip
Add your favourite herb or spice to the tomatoes and onion during the stewing process. Some lovely additions would basil or some cayenne pepper.
Variation
This dish could also be served cold in summer.

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