
Creamy Humita Pie with Roasted Tomatoes and Oat Crumble
An original savory pie inspired by Argentine flavors: a creamy corn and onion filling, topped with roasted tomatoes and a golden oat and cheese crumble. Ideal as a comforting main dish.
Ingredients
- 600 g corn kernels (fresh or congelado)
- 250 g onion (chopped diced small)
- 10 g garlic (chopped)
- 30 g butter
- 30 ml olive oil (divided)
- 250 ml milk
- 25 g all-purpose flour
- 120 g soft melting cheese (diced small)
- 50 g grated cheese
- 40 g rolled oats
- 300 g plum tomatoes (cut en mitades)
- 2 units eggs
- 4 g sweet paprika
- 2 g dried oregano
- 1 g nutmeg
- 8 g salt (or a taste)
- 2 g black pepper (freshly ground)
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
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Instructions
- 1
1. Preheat the oven to 220 °C / 425 °F. Place the plum tomatoes in a baking dish, toss them with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, and a little black pepper. Roast for 15 minutes until concentrated and lightly browned.
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2. Meanwhile, melt the butter with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until translucent. Stir in the garlic, sweet paprika, and nutmeg, and cook 1 minute more.
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3. Add the corn kernels to the skillet and cook for 4 minutes, stirring. Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the mixture and cook for 1 minute to remove the raw taste.
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4. Pour in the milk gradually, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes until a thick creamy mixture forms. Remove from the heat and let it cool slightly for 5 minutes.
- 5
5. Stir the eggs, soft melting cheese, half of the grated cheese, the remaining salt, and black pepper into the warm mixture. Mix well until fully combined.
- 6
6. Transfer the filling to a baking dish about 24 cm / 9.5 inches wide. Arrange the roasted tomatoes evenly on top.
- 7
7. In a small bowl, combine the rolled oats with the remaining grated cheese and a pinch of dried oregano. Sprinkle this crumble evenly over the top.
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8. Bake the pie at 200 °C / 400 °F for 25 to 30 minutes, until the center is set and the topping is golden.
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9. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving so the pie can firm up and be easier to slice.
Chef tips
For a more rustic texture, pulse only half of the corn before cooking and leave the rest whole. The contrast gives the filling a better body.
Substitutions
You can replace the soft melting cheese with low-moisture mozzarella or cuartirolo-style cheese. The oats can be replaced with breadcrumbs if you do not mind adding more gluten.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageCosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
Illustrative imageT-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
Illustrative imageVictorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
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