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Greek Olive Pie with Almond-Flour Crust

11/28/2013
Greek Olive Pie (grain/dairy/sugar-free, paleo)

Greek Olive Pie - Fresh Planet Flavor

I’m 1/4 Greek, you know. My great-grandfather immigrated to the United States in 1909 and my great-grandmother arrived in 1923, both passing through Ellis Island. I credit my Greek heritage with my love of bold flavors, especially in olives of all kinds. So I created this pie as a cold appetizer in which Greek Kalamata olives are the stars of the show. I added citrus to the crust and as a garnish for an unexpected pop of bright flavor. The citrus plays tricks on your mind: you’d swear when eating this that there’s sweetener in the crust, but nope! Just half an orange’s worth of zest folded into the crust and half a lemon’s worth as a garnish. Add mint and sesame and you’ve got an unusual yet tasty offering for a mezze spread. Enjoy!

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Greek Olive Pie


  • Author: Hey Rachel Marion
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Yield: 6 1x
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Description

This savory pie combines the meatiness of Kalamata olives, the brightness of citrus zest, and the cooling flavor of mint for a result that’s rich and exotic.


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Ingredients

Crust

  • 2 cups almond flour
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • Zest of 1/2 orange
  • 1 egg

Filling

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 onion
  • 1 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
  • Zest of 1/2 lemon
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • 1 tbsp fresh mint leaves, shredded

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Grease an 8″ tart pan and set aside.
  2. Combine the ingredients for the crust in a medium mixing bowl.
  3. Press into the tart pan, and bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes. The surface of the crust should be foamy and oily when you remove it from the oven but will dry as it cools.
  4. To make the filling, heat the 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a medium skillet. Thinly slice the 1/2 onion and sautee until very soft.
  5. Let the onion cool, then add the olives and mix in the pan. Transfer the olive mixture to the cooled crust.
  6. Grate the zest of 1/2 lemon over the pie, then sprinkle with the sesame seeds and mint.
  7. Serve cold or at room temperature (this pie is best served the same day that it is made).
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TAGS:dairy freegluten freegrain freeGreek cuisineMediterraneanmintolivespaleopietart
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  • joyce jackson
    12/08/2013

    happy birthday to you!!!!
    yesterday was my birthday I hope yours is as fun as mine was.

    Reply
    • Rachel
      joyce jackson
      12/08/2013

      Thank you! I had a great time today, not least of which was the birthday cake I made: Paleo German Chocolate Cake, check back here soon for the recipe!

      Reply
  • Nikki Parry-Wulff
    12/08/2013

    happy birthday greetings from Amserdam (via DJFoodie) 🙂 in the pie ingredients it says almond flour twice….I’m thinking that maybe one should maybe be a fat?

    Reply
    • Rachel
      Nikki Parry-Wulff
      12/08/2013

      Thanks for the help! Yep, it’s supposed to be olive oil. 😛

      Reply
      • Nikki Parry-Wulff
        Rachel
        12/08/2013

        yum, that makes more sense LOL thanks for the lovely sounding recipe and I have a new foodie to follow!

        Reply
        • Rachel
          Nikki Parry-Wulff
          12/08/2013

          Hooray!

          Reply
  • Theresa Fletcher
    12/08/2013

    This looks great! I looooove Kalamata olives! Happy Birthday 🙂

    Reply
    • Rachel
      Theresa Fletcher
      12/08/2013

      Thanks! I love Kalamata olives too and there aren’t enough dishes that let them shine, in my opinion.

      Reply
  • paulamcfree
    01/14/2014

    Thank you.

    Reply

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