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Greek Leek Pie and Cheese Recipe

foodzesty
Another favorite pie is made with leeks, onions, feta cheese, and a flowery cheese called Anthotyro.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 8 Leeks washed and chopped
  • 4 Fresh onions chopped
  • Dill
  • Parsley
  • 1 Onion large chopped
  • 2 Eggs medium size
  • 200 grams Feta cheese
  • 150 grans Anthotyro ricotta alternative
  • 80 grams Olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 200c. Chop the Leek, fresh onions, and onions and add them into a saucepan with 40 grams of olive oil. Sautee until soft. In the meantime finely chop the herbs.
    fresh chopped leek
  • In a separate bowl add the feta cheese and anthotyro or ricotta cheese. Toss in the finely chopped herbs and give it a good stir.
    finely chopped fresh dill, and parsley
  • Once the cheese and herb mix is ready add it to the bowl with the cheese. Combine well.
    Feta cheese and Anthotyro combined with fresh herbs
  • Brush the baking pan with olive oil before layering the first phyllo sheet. Continue to brush with olive oil on all three phyllo sheets. Place the mixture and spread. Continue to layer sheet by sheet and brush with olive oil.
    Cheeses and herbs added onto phyllo dough
  • When you are done with this process pop it in the preheated oven for 40 minutes or until golden brown. Serve hot or cold.
    Greek leek pie wwith cheese made with phyllo dough and two types of cheeses
Keyword Cheese, savory, vegetarian