CHARD-WRAPPED GREEK YOGURT PIES
These little Greek-style pies are traditionally wrapped in grape leaves, but chard leaves make a fine alternative. Served warm, the texture is akin to a fresh cheese, perfumed with dill, mint and olive oil.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories appetizer
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400 degrees. Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Cut stems from chard leaves and save for another use. Blanch chard leaves just to wilt, about 1 minute. Drain and rinse with cool water and squeeze dry.
- Put yogurt in a mixing bowl and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Whisk in garlic, scallions, mint, dill, 2 tablespoons olive oil, the lemon zest and the cornmeal. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Brush six 1-cup ramekins with olive oil. Line each ramekin with 1 chard leaf, allowing edges to drape over the mold. Fill each leaf with 1/2 cup of yogurt mixture. Fold the edges of the chard leaf back over the top and brush generously with olive oil. Place ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.
- Let cool slightly, then turn ramekins over onto a plate to unmold. To serve, peel back top layer of chard to expose the filling. Drizzle with a little olive oil, and sprinkle with dill, a few toasted pine nuts and some olives if desired.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 176, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 411 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams
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Muhammad Shahbaz
m_shahbaz35@gmail.comThis recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I'm looking for something simpler.
Ch Naubahar chajjow
c_c@yahoo.comI'm not a fan of Greek yogurt. Would regular yogurt work in this recipe?
Bokamoso Sharon
bokamososharon@hotmail.comThese pies sound delicious, but I'm not sure how to make filo dough. Is there a substitute I can use?
Ashley Gibson
ga10@gmail.comI'm allergic to dairy, so I can't eat these pies. But they look so good!
Yasir Jagirani
j_y66@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of chard, but I'm willing to give this recipe a try. It looks delicious!
Binudika Methsith0769
m_b@hotmail.comThese pies look amazing! I can't wait to try them.
Jahid Islam
jislam@gmail.comI love the simplicity of this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover yogurt and chard.
Sp Jaminur
sp.jaminur97@aol.comThese pies were a bit more work than I expected, but they were definitely worth it. The end result was a delicious and unique dish that I'll definitely be making again.
Fareedi Qawali
f-qawali93@gmail.comI'm always looking for new ways to use chard, and this recipe was perfect. The chard leaves were tender and flavorful, and they held the filling beautifully.
Felix Young (YS)
y-felix74@hotmail.comThese yogurt pies were a hit at my dinner party! The combination of tangy yogurt, savory fillings and flaky filo dough was a winner. I especially loved the fresh herbs in the filling.