Best 6 Layered Mediterranean Pie Recipes
Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of the Mediterranean with our layered Mediterranean pie, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This delectable dish is a harmonious blend of Mediterranean culinary traditions, featuring layers of crispy phyllo dough, savory fillings, and a medley of herbs and spices.
In this article, we present a collection of layered Mediterranean pie recipes that cater to diverse dietary preferences and culinary skills. From the classic Greek spanakopita bursting with spinach and feta to the hearty Turkish börek filled with potatoes and ground beef, these recipes offer a delightful exploration of Mediterranean cuisine.
For vegetarians, we have a vibrant recipe for a vegetable-packed moussaka, featuring layers of eggplant, zucchini, and potatoes smothered in a rich tomato sauce. If you're gluten-free, try our delectable gluten-free spanakopita, a testament to the fact that taste and dietary restrictions can coexist harmoniously.
For those who love a touch of spice, our North African briouats will surely satisfy your cravings. These crispy filo pastry rolls are filled with a fragrant blend of minced meat, vegetables, and a hint of aromatic spices. And for a sweet ending, indulge in our mouthwatering baklava, a layered dessert of filo dough, chopped nuts, and honey syrup that will leave you craving more.
Whether you're a seasoned cook or a culinary novice, our layered Mediterranean pie recipes are designed to inspire and guide you in creating these delectable dishes. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a Mediterranean culinary adventure!
LAYERED MEDITERRANEAN PIE
I adapted this recipe from a Robin Hood pamphlet 40 years ago. I made it easier and faster by using frozen chopped spinach instead of fresh spinach. You could use prepared red peppers from a jar or roasted red pepper if you like. If you use frozen pie crust, sliced ham and sliced mozzarella from your grocery store this recipe...
Provided by Elaine Douglas
Categories Savory Pies
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Prepare pastry for 2 crust pie and put bottom crust into a 9 inch pie pan.
- 2. Sauté onion & garlic in butter until tender.
- 3. Drain defrosted spinach well and stir into onion mixture.
- 4. Layer, in order - ham, cheese, spinach, red pepper.
- 5. Pour beaten eggs over the layers. Reserve a small amount of egg to brush on top crust.
- 6. Put top crust on the pie. Decorate with left-over pastry if desired. Seal edges. Brush with reserved egg. Make slits for steam.
- 7. Bake at 400 degrees F. for 35-40 minutes or until pastry is golden. Makes 4-5 servings
MEDITERRANEAN LAYERED SALAD
Looking for a flavorful, filling salad that works as a side dish or a main course? This is the recipe for you! The fresh, sunny flavors of the Mediterranean region are highlighted with vegetables tossed in a tangy-sweet lemon, honey and olive oil dressing, then layered on top of hummus, which makes for an extra-satisfying salad.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In small bowl, stir all dressing ingredients together with whisk until well blended.
- Arrange lettuce on large serving platter. Drizzle with 3 tablespoons of the dressing. Place small dollops of hummus evenly over lettuce. Layer tomatoes, cucumbers, artichoke hearts, onion, olives and feta cheese on top of hummus. Serve with remaining dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 4 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 380 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g
MEDITERRANEAN LAYERED TORTE
Looking for an elegant dish to serve at a party? Then check out this layered torte made with hummus, cucumber and olives. Perfect if you love Mediterranean cuisine.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Appetizer
Time 20m
Yield 40
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place cream cheese and feta cheese in food processor. Cover and process until blended. Divide into thirds (about 1 cup each).
- Line 5-cup mold or loaf pan, 8 1/2x4 1/2x2 1/2 inches, with plastic wrap. Spoon one-third of the cheese mixture in bottom of mold; smooth top with spatula. Spoon tomatoes evenly over cheese layer. Spoon hummus evenly over tomatoes. Sprinkle with cucumber.
- Spoon one-third of the cheese mixture over cucumber; smooth top with spatula. Spoon olives evenly over cheese layer. Spoon remaining cheese mixture over olives; smooth top with spatula. Strike filled mold on counter to pack down. Cover and refrigerate at least 24 hours but no longer than 48 hours.
- When ready to serve, turn mold upside down onto serving platter. Remove plastic wrap. Serve torte with pita wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 125 mg
MEDITERRANEAN PIE
This is a delicious savoury pie guaranteed to impress at a special breakfast or brunch! Its a favourite of Karen Brimacombe, one of the authors of the Best of Bridge series! Its too large a large pie for just the 2 of us - so I made half the recipe this morning in a Corning baking dish; it required 60 minutes of baking time. Editted to add comments: Since it would be easier to serve from a springform pan, I recently purchased a half-sized one from Dollarama!
Provided by CountryLady
Categories Breakfast
Time 1h30m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Melt butter in skillet over medium heat; cook peppers, onions & garlic for about 12 minutes or until all liquid evaporates.
- Remove from heat & stir in spinach; set aside.
- Roll each piece of pastry to 1/8 inch thickness; use 1 piece to line a 10 inch springform pan, leaving excess draped over sides.
- Layer half the ham slices in the bottom, sprinkle half the cheese, spread half the veggies followed by the eggs.
- Repeat these layers.
- Cover with remaining pastry, trim off edges & pinch layers together; cut steam vents in the top & brush with egg glaze.
- Place pan on a rimmed baking sheet in the centre of a preheated 400F oven for 15 minutes.
- Reduce heat to 350F and bake for an additional 45 to 60 minutes or until top is golden & knife inserted in centre is hot when pulled out.
- Let cool for 15 minutes; remove pan sides & cut into wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 748.2, Fat 50.7, SaturatedFat 17.7, Cholesterol 251.8, Sodium 1055.7, Carbohydrate 44.2, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 3.5, Protein 30.1
LAYERED MEDITERRANEAN DIP WITH PITA CHIPS
Not your ordinary layer dip, the bold combination of hummus and Greek yogurt will be a new most-requested recipe at your next baby shower or gathering. -Elizabeth Dumont, Boulder, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 25m
Yield 5 cups (120 chips).
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Line a strainer with 4 layers of cheesecloth or 1 coffee filter and place over a bowl. Place yogurt in prepared strainer and cover with edges of cheesecloth. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. In a small bowl, combine the strained yogurt, cucumber, vinegar and mint., Spread hummus in the bottom of a 9-in. deep dish pie plate. Layer with onion, peppers, feta cheese, olives, tomatoes and yogurt mixture. Top with parsley and additional mint if desired. Chill until serving., Cut each pita half into 3 wedges; separate each wedge into 2 pieces. Place in a single layer on ungreased baking sheets. Brush both sides with olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper., Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until crisp, turning once. Serve with dip.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 478mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
SEVEN-LAYER MEDITERRANEAN DIP
I like traditional seven-layer Mexican dip, but I love Mediterranean ingredients even more. When I made this mashup, my husband wolfed it down. And he won't even touch hummus or Greek olives on their own! -Bee Engelhart, Bloomfield Township, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 15m
Yield 2-1/2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Spread hummus into a 9-in. pie plate. Top with sour cream, red peppers, cheese, onion and olives. Sprinkle with parsley. Refrigerate until serving. Serve with pita chips.
Nutrition Facts :
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe vegetables.
- Be sure to drain the vegetables well before adding them to the pie.
- Use a large skillet or griddle to cook the vegetables so that they have plenty of room to spread out.
- Season the vegetables generously with salt and pepper.
- Bake the pie until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Let the pie cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Conclusion:
This layered Mediterranean pie is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of flaky phyllo dough, flavorful vegetables, and creamy cheese makes this pie a surefire hit. Serve it as a main course or side dish, and your guests will be asking for seconds.
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