Torta de Palmito e Brócolis
A wholesome, elegant pie where tender hearts of palm meet fresh broccoli in perfect harmony.
Ingredients
Directions
FILLING
- Sauté the garlic and onion until golden brown.
- Add the broccoli (cut into coarse chunks) and sauté until "al dente" — about 4–5 minutes.
- Add the corn, peas, green olives, and finally the tomatoes, hearts of palm, parsley, and green onions. Cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until everything is heated through and well combined.
DOUGH & ASSEMBLY
- Place the eggs, oil, salt, and baking powder in a blender and blend for a few seconds. Slowly add the flour while blending until the mixture reaches the consistency of a thick porridge.
- Grease a medium-sized baking dish with oil and lightly dust with flour.
- Pour 2/3 of the dough into the greased dish and spread it evenly. Add the filling on top, distributing it uniformly.
- Pour the remaining dough over the filling, covering the entire surface. Spread evenly with a spoon.
- Bake in the preheated oven at 350 °F / 180 °C for 30 minutes, until the top is light golden and set.
Notes
- Classic combo: Serve with steamed white or brown rice and a fresh green salad.
- Light option: Pair with a mixed leaf salad, cherry tomatoes, and a drizzle of olive oil or vinaigrette.
- Hearty side: Serve with roasted or steamed vegetables like carrots, zucchini, or bell peppers.
- Gourmet touch: Add a dollop of plain yogurt or sour cream on the side for a creamy contrast.
- Brazilian style: Accompany with farofa (toasted cassava flour mixture) for a traditional twist.
Nutrition Facts (per serving, ~1/8 of pie)
- Calories: ~335 kcal
- Carbohydrates: ~25 g
- Protein: ~7 g
- Fat: ~23 g
- Fiber: ~4 g
- Sodium: varies (depends on canned vegetables, olives, and added salt — ~350–500 mg typical)
Enjoy!
➤ Higher in healthy fats from vegetable oil and eggs. ➤ Good fiber from broccoli, peas, corn, and hearts of palm. ➤ Moderate protein mostly from eggs, milk, peas, and broccoli. ➤ Sodium content can vary a lot depending on whether you use low-sodium canned peas/corn/olives.English Idioms
- Have a finger in every pie – To be involved in many different activities or projects. Portuguese: ter um dedo em tudo. ✰ “She has a finger in every pie at the office, from marketing to finance.” (Ela tem um dedo em tudo no escritório, do marketing às finanças.)
- Eat humble pie – To admit you were wrong and apologize. Portuguese: dar o braço a torcer. ✰ “After claiming he could finish the project alone, he had to eat humble pie and ask for help.” (Depois de afirmar que conseguiria terminar o projeto sozinho, ele teve que dar o braço a torcer e pedir ajuda.)
- As easy as pie – Something very easy to do. Portuguese: superfácil.
✰ “Don’t worry about the test; it’s as easy as pie.” (Não se preocupe com o teste, é superfácil.) - Pie in the sky – A hope or plan that is unrealistic or unlikely to happen. Portuguese: castelos no ar; pura ilusão; utopia. ✰ “His plan to retire at 35 and travel the world without saving a dime was just pie in the sky.” (Seu plano de se aposentar aos 35 anos e viajar pelo mundo sem economizar um centavo era apenas uma utopia.)
- Slice of the pie – A share of something valuable, like money or resources. Portuguese: fatia do bolo. ✰ “Every employee wants a slice of the pie when the company profits are distributed.” (Todo funcionário quer a sua fatia do bolo quando os lucros da empresa são distribuídos.)
- Money for jam / pie (more common in UK) – Something that is easy money. Portuguese: dinheiro fácil. ✰ “Selling tickets at the concert was money for pie.” (Vender ingressos no show foi dinheiro fácil.)