GREEK LENTIL PIE
I consider lentils a convenience food, so quickly do they cook. I used up the last of my ripe summer tomatoes in a simple lentil and tomato stew and used the leftover stew to fill an amazing Greek phyllo pie, an idea I came across when I was reading about all the things Greeks do with lentils in Diane Kochilas's "The Greek Vegetarian."
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner
Time 1h30m
Yield 1 9-inch pie, serving 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium heat in a medium-size heavy skillet and add onion. Cook, stirring, until tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Add a generous pinch of salt and garlic and stir together until fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute. Remove from heat.
- In a medium-size bowl combine cooked onion and garlic with lentils, herbs, and feta.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine butter and remaining olive oil in a ramekin or pyrex measuring cup, or in a small pot, and heat gently until butter has melted. Brush a 9-inch straight sided tart pan or cake pan, either ceramic or metal, with butter and oil. Lay your phyllo dough out on a work surface and cover completely with a kitchen towel. Moisten another kitchen towel, and place on top of the dry towel. Remove phyllo one sheet at a time, replacing towels each time.
- Lay a sheet of phyllo in the pan, tucking it into the seam of the pan, with edges overhanging rim. Brush it lightly with butter and oil and turn pan slightly, then place another sheet on top, positioning it so that edges overlap another section of pan's rim. Continue to layer in 5 more sheets of phyllo, brushing each one with butter and oil and staggering them so that overhang on the rim of pan is evenly distributed and covers entire pan.
- Fill lined pan with lentil filling, then fold overhanging edges in over filling, brushing each one lightly with butter/oil mixture.
- Layer remaining 5 sheets of dough over top, brushing each sheet with butter and olive oil and rotating pan slightly after each addition. Crimp edges into sides of pan. Brush top with butter and oil. Pierce top of pie in several places with a sharp knife. Bake 45 to 50 minutes, until top is golden brown. Serve warm or at room temperature. Re-crisp phyllo before serving if necessary in a low oven for 10 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 379, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 475 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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[email protected]This was my first time making a Greek lentil pie and it turned out amazing! The filling was flavorful and the phyllo dough was crispy. I will definitely be making this again.
GM bacuh Khoso
[email protected]This pie was delicious! The lentils were cooked perfectly and the filling was flavorful. The phyllo dough was crispy and flaky. I would definitely make this again.
Kohinur Khatun
[email protected]I've made this pie several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The lentils are hearty and flavorful, and the phyllo dough is crispy and flaky. I like to serve it with a side of tzatziki sauce.
Shnato Rahman
[email protected]This pie was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning. The phyllo dough was also a bit too thick for my liking.
Kelsey Todd
[email protected]This pie was easy to make and turned out great! The lentils were cooked perfectly and the filling was flavorful. The phyllo dough was crispy and flaky. I would definitely make this again.
Danny Osuna
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lentils, but I really enjoyed this pie. The filling was flavorful and the phyllo dough was crispy. I would definitely make this again.
Nematullah Nazari
[email protected]This pie was delicious! The lentils were cooked perfectly and the filling was flavorful. The phyllo dough was crispy and flaky. I would definitely make this again.
Kiara Aiawa
[email protected]I've made this pie several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The lentils are hearty and flavorful, and the phyllo dough is crispy and flaky. I like to serve it with a side of tzatziki sauce.
Alamzaib Khan
[email protected]This was my first time making a Greek lentil pie and it turned out amazing! The filling was flavorful and the phyllo dough was crispy. I will definitely be making this again.
Sweetie Pie
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the pie turned out great! The lentils were cooked perfectly and the filling was flavorful. The phyllo dough was crispy and flaky. I would definitely make this again.
Ebad Khan
[email protected]This pie was a little bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning. The phyllo dough was also a bit too thick for my liking.
Gift Rueben
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's easy to make and always turns out great. The lentils are hearty and flavorful, and the phyllo dough is crispy and flaky. I've made it for potlucks, parties, and even just for dinner at home. It's always a hit.
AmyJo Underwood
[email protected]This pie was delicious! The lentils were tender and flavorful, and the vegetables added a nice crunch. The phyllo dough was crispy and flaky. I would highly recommend this recipe.
Derek Cloud
[email protected]I made this pie for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The lentils were perfectly cooked and the pie had a great flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Southern Prepper
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the pie turned out delicious! I used a store-bought phyllo dough and it worked perfectly. The filling was flavorful and the pie had a nice crispy crust.
Laiba Akram Quershi
[email protected]I've made this pie several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The filling is hearty and flavorful, and the phyllo dough is perfectly crispy. I like to serve it with a side of tzatziki sauce.
ratcone
[email protected]This Greek lentil pie was a hit at our dinner party! The combination of lentils, vegetables, and herbs was flavorful and comforting. The phyllo dough added a nice crispy texture. I would definitely make this again.