Greek Leek Pie Recipe
This Greek Leek Pie is a rustic, comforting dish inspired by the beautiful region of Pelion in Greece. Made with sweet, tender leeks and simple ingredients. This savory pie is hearty, flavorful, and ideal for cozy family meals during the colder months.
Ingredients
- 6 phyllo sheets
- 4 leeks washed and cut into thick slices
- 3 fresh spring onions washed and sliced
- 1 ½ yellow onion sliced
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper sliced
- ¾ cup fresh dill finely chopped
- ¾ cup fresh parsley finely chopped
- ½ cup fresh mint leaves finley chopped
- 3 eggs
- ½ cup Kefalotyri or Parmesan cheese any salty cheese
- ⅛ cup olive oil plus a few tablespoons to brush on phyllo sheets.
- ¾ cup cream cheese
- pepper for seasoning optional
- ¾ cup feta cheese crumbled (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180℃.
- Wash and slice the 4 leeks, 3 fresh spring onions, 1 ½ yellow onion, 1 red bell pepper, 1 yellow bell pepper.
- Finely slice the ¾ cup fresh dill, ¾ cup fresh parsley, ½ cup fresh mint leaves.
- Place the ⅛ cup olive oil, the leeks, the fresh spring onion, and onion in a large sauteé pan. Simmer for a few minutes on low heat. Cook until tender.
- Remove the sauteé pan from the heat.
- Let the filling cool a bit. Then add the 3 eggs, ¾ cup cream cheese, and the ½ cup Kefalotyri or Parmesan cheese. Combine and then add the ¾ cup feta cheese and season with the pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning with the pepper if needed.
- Place one sheet of phyllo at a time in the baking pan, and brush it generously with olive oil. Top with a second sheet and brush again. Repeat the process.
- Spoon in the filling. Continue the process with the last three phyllo sheets.
- Place in the oven and cook for 40 minutes or until the phyllo sheets are crunchy and golden.