A unique pie made for the Mediterranean diet. This healthy vegetarian olive pie is a Mezzetta recipe with Kalamata & Spanish Olives, onions, sweet peppers.
This post has been compensated by Mezzetta. All the opinions expressed are mine
Olive Pie is the perfect holiday recipe for this holiday season. Every year, we have a unique pie for the Thanksgiving and it is always an adventure. From sweet potato pies to tomato pies, I have had it all.
Most of the time, the adventure lies in the tasting and not the cooking part.
In 2002, we had chocolate and cranberry pie. That was the year that one of my friends was getting married at the age of 20. We had a pajama bridal shower on Christmas Eve and she got to choose the ingredients of the pie.
The pie was great, the conversations were lively and the memories of stuffed bellies still lingers in my mind.
In 2004, I made peaches, banana and coconut pie. The pie my contribution to a Thai Potluck Thanksgiving I was invited to attend. This was my first attempt at making pies using fresh fruits, so, the challenge was on.
Admittedly, the 2004 pie did not come out great. However, it was a huge success in the post Thanksgiving food fight. I think you can guess who got the pie in their face? Yes, I was the one who got the pie in my face and that was awesome! In the end, I felt sorry for the person who made the turkey.
The best holiday pie memory was in 2011. It was my last Thanksgiving in New Jersey, even though I didn’t know it at that time. The pie was the traditional Apple Pie with Ice Cream. The pie ingredients weren’t unique.
However, they were mini apple pies in the shape of pine cones with the names of our favorite people on the top. What to do with olives? That is the question I always ask myself.
I find myself using them in salads mostly, so, I thought to try it as the king in a recipe. Olive recipes are now my favorite. I am going to be trying a whole bunch of new recipes in the new year.
What is your favorite olives recipes?
Mezzetta Recipe for Olive Pie
Ingredients
- 1 pie crust
- 1 Cup Kalamata Olives Mezzetta Sliced
- 1 Cup Spanish Queen Olives Mezzetta
- 1/2 cup Roasted Bell Pepper Strips Mezzetta Deli Sliced Roasted Bell Pepper Strips
- 1/2 yellow onion Julienned
- 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp honey
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup feta cheese
- 1/4 tsp pomegranate balsamic vinegar (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400° and partially bake the pie crust for about 10 minutes
- Wash the two olive types by running them under cold water for about 30 seconds
- In a medium pan, add the olive oil and allow to heat for 30 seconds
- Add the onions and saute them until caramelized
- Add the Bell Pepper Strips and honey
- Saute for about 3 minutes on medium-low heat
- Add the Mezzetta olives and stir well
- Add the dried spices and leave it on medium heat until all the liquid has burned off
- Stir constantly
- In a different pan, lightly dry roast the sesame seeds for about 45 seconds
Bringing the Olive Pie together
- Add the olive and bell pepper mixture to the partially baked pie crust
- Top with the sesame seeds and put the pie pan back into the oven
- Allow the pie to bake for about 15 minutes
- Remove from the oven and top with feta cheese
- Top with balsamic vinaigrette
Hi! Just made this out of curiosity and it was very good! I’d say to anyone following this recipe, don’t be afraid to beef up the amount of filling (especially peppers and onions) as there was still much more room in the shell for more! :_)
I am the only one who will even go near olives in my family… which is just fine as your stunning pie will have to be just for me! Awww! 🙂
Thank you, Meal Planning Maven. I am glad you like the recipe.
Looks absolutely delicious!
Thank you, Susie.
You are so creative and this is such a great way to feature the Mezzetta products. We use those regularly so I will have to give this a try.
Thank you, Linda
I love olives and that is making me drool!!
Thank you, Tara.
What a gorgeous pie, simply lovely! You’ve created a delicious recipe!!!
Thank you, Michelle
I LOVE olives! This is brilliant and sounds fantastic!!! pinning and sharing now! YUM!!!
Thank you so much, Angela/
I love Mezzetta’s olives. Those are the ones I buy when I don’t buy them in bulk
Than you so much, Mike. Mezzetta makes the best olives products.
This is just a beautiful meal and I love olives! Very nice!!
Thank you, Kecia. I appreciate your compliments.
Incredible job with this one, I can’t recall the last time I saw anything this mouthwatering in appearance. Making this the Best of Show Feature, today on Platter Talk!
Thank you so much, Dan! I love being the Best of Show on Platter Talk. I visit your site on a regular basis and there is always amazing recipes on it. Glad to be in great company.
Sounds delicious! I love olives, never had an olive pie before, such a great idea, pinning! Visiting from Foodie Fridays 🙂
Thank you so much, Joy.
This looks delicious! I love olives and for that matter, every thing you have in your recipe! My kids would like this too! Pinning!
Thank you, Michelle.
I love every item in here so can only imagine how much I’d love this whole dish!
Thank you, Kelly. I have a feeling that you will enjoy the dish.
Rini, this pie is a work of art that is almost too easy drool over 🙂
Thank you, Sandi.
It looks absolutely fantastic!!
I’m a vegetarian so it’s perfect for me 🙂
Thank you, Winnie.
I am drooling right now. I love the idea of an olive pie. I put olives on my pizza so why not have their own pie????
Thank you, Chrystal. I cannot argue with that logic! Pies and pizzas go hand in hand!
Wow, what a great idea. My husband saw this and has made me promise to make it because he’s crazy about olives. Love it.
Thank you, Janette. Also Thank your husband. I have a feeling that he will love this pie