Ingredients

• For the crust:
• 1 ¹/₄ cups all purpose flour
  
• ¹/₂ teaspoon sugar
  
• ¹/₂ teaspoon salt
  
• 4 ounces (1 stick) butter, chilled
  
• ¹/₂ cup ice water
  

• For the filling:
• 7-8 small beets, roasted and sliced
  
• 1 cup shallots, sliced
  
• 3 large eggs
  
• ¹/₂ cup whole milk
  
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
  
• Dash pepper
  
• 8 ounces feta cheese (I like Bulgarian or French best)
  
• 1 tablespoon olive oil