Step 1: Prepare the Vegetables
Chop the broccoli: Begin by cutting the broccoli into small florets. Rinse them under cold water to clean, then blanch the broccoli by boiling it in salted water for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender. Drain and set aside.
Dice the bell peppers and onions: Dice 1/2 of a red bell pepper and 1/2 of a green bell pepper into small pieces. Finely chop the small onion.
Sauté the vegetables: Heat 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté for about 2-3 minutes until softened. Add the diced peppers and cook for another 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still retain some bite. Remove from heat and set aside.
Step 2: Prepare the Batter
Whisk the eggs and milk: In a large mixing bowl, crack 3 eggs and whisk them until smooth. Gradually pour in 200 ml of milk while continuing to whisk. The eggs and milk mixture will form the base of the pie.
Add the flour and yeast: Stir in 2 tablespoons of flour and 5 g of yeast (or 1 teaspoon) for savory pies. Mix until there are no lumps. The flour and yeast will help bind the pie and give it a fluffy texture.
Season the batter: Add a pinch of salt and chopped parsley to the egg mixture. Mix well to incorporate the seasonings.
Step 3: Assemble the Pie
Add the vegetables: Fold the sautéed vegetables (broccoli, bell peppers, and onions) into the egg mixture. Ensure the vegetables are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Prepare the mozzarella: Cut the mozzarella cheese into small cubes or shred it. Mix most of the cheese into the batter, reserving a handful to sprinkle on top before baking.
Grease the baking dish: Lightly grease a pie dish or a round baking pan with the remaining 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil. This will prevent the pie from sticking to the dish and add a bit of extra flavor.
Pour the batter: Pour the vegetable and egg mixture into the greased baking dish. Spread it out evenly with a spatula. Sprinkle the reserved mozzarella on top for an extra cheesy layer.
Step 4: Bake the Pie
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