A wholesome baked dish inspired by the Mediterranean coast, filled with vegetables, herbs, creamy eggs, and golden pastry

🌞 About This Dish

These Mediterranean Sunrise Savory Mini Pies are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner. They combine flaky pastry with colorful vegetables, herbs, eggs, and cheese—simple ingredients commonly found in Mediterranean cooking. The result is comforting, nutritious, and beautifully golden.

🫒 Ingredients (Makes 6 mini pies)

For the crust

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup cold butter, cut into small cubes
  • 5–6 tablespoons cold water

(You may also use ready-made puff pastry or pie dough to save time.)

For the filling

  • 5 large eggs
  • ½ cup milk or light cream
  • ½ cup cooked chicken or turkey, diced (optional)
  • ½ cup green peas
  • ½ cup carrots, finely diced
  • ½ cup potatoes, parboiled and diced small
  • ½ cup shredded cheese (feta, mozzarella, or mild cheddar)
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced

Mediterranean seasonings

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh parsley or basil, finely chopped

🥣 Step-by-Step Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the crust

  1. In a large bowl, mix flour and salt.
  2. Add cold butter and rub it into the flour using your fingers until it looks like coarse crumbs.
  3. Slowly add cold water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together.
  4. Shape into a ball, wrap, and refrigerate for 20–30 minutes.

2️⃣ Prepare the filling

  1. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. Add onion and sauté until soft and fragrant.
  3. Add garlic, carrots, and potatoes. Cook for 3–4 minutes.
  4. Stir in peas and cooked chicken (if using). Remove from heat.
  5. Let the mixture cool slightly.

3️⃣ Make the egg mixture

  1. In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, pepper, oregano, and thyme.
  2. Stir in shredded cheese and fresh herbs.

4️⃣ Assemble the mini pies

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Roll out the dough and cut circles to fit your muffin or ramekin molds.
  3. Press dough gently into each mold.
  4. Spoon vegetable filling into each crust.
  5. Carefully pour egg mixture over the filling until almost full.

5️⃣ Bake

  • Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until:
    • Tops are golden
    • Eggs are fully set
    • Crust is crisp

Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

🌿 Serving Suggestions

  • Serve warm with a Mediterranean salad (tomatoes, cucumber, olive oil, lemon).
  • Pair with yogurt or tzatziki on the side.
  • Great for lunchboxes or picnics.

⭐ Tips for Best Results

  • Use olive oil instead of butter in the filling for authentic Mediterranean flavor.
  • Add olives or sun-dried tomatoes for extra richness.
  • These pies freeze well—just reheat gently in the oven.

If you’d like, I can also:

  • Rename it for restaurant-style menu
  • Make it vegetarian only
  • Turn it into a large family pie
  • Write it in simpler kid-friendly steps