GREEK SKILLET PIES WITH FETA AND GREENS

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The Greek cookbook author Aglaia Kremezi has no problem making phyllo dough at home whenever she makes anything pie-like. With a little practice, anyone can do it. For these simple skillet pies, she recommends grilling them in an iron stovetop ridged pan or on a grate over coals. Filled with feta and herbs, these flat thin-crust pies give a new meaning to grilled pizza.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, lunch, pies and tarts, appetizer, main course, side dish

Time 1h

Yield 12 small pies

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups/375 grams all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
Cornstarch or rice flour, for dusting
8 ounces/225 grams spinach or mustard greens, or a combination of cooking greens
1 cup/30 grams chopped parsley
1/2 cup/15 grams finely chopped fresh dill
1 teaspoon dried Greek oregano
Salt and pepper
Maras pepper or crushed red pepper
1 cup/120 grams crumbled feta cheese
Olive oil, for brushing

Steps:

  • Make the phyllo dough: Combine flour and salt in the work bowl of a stand mixer fitted with dough hook. Add olive oil, vinegar and 1/2 cup cold water. Mix at medium speed for about 5 minutes to obtain a smooth, soft dough. If the dough seems dry, add up to 3 tablespoons more water. Wrap in plastic film and let rest for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the filling: Blanch greens in salted boiling water for 30 seconds. Drain, rinse with cool water, squeeze dry and chop fine. In a small bowl, put chopped greens, parsley, dill, oregano, black pepper to taste, a pinch of crushed chile pepper and the feta. Mix with a fork to combine.
  • Give dough a quick knead and divide into 6 pieces. Dust dough with cornstarch or rice flour, then roll each piece of dough as thinly as possible, stretching gradually to a diameter of 16 inches. Alternatively, roll dough to the thinnest possible setting of a pasta machine. Cut each circle in half and dust pieces with cornstarch or rice flour and stack off to the side. Alternatively, roll dough to the thinnest possible setting of a pasta machine and make smaller pies.
  • Assemble the pies: Put a ridged stovetop grill or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. For each pie, lay 1 sheet phyllo on work surface and brush with olive oil. Cover half the sheet lightly with filling, using 3 to 4 tablespoons of mixture per pie. Fold over the other side and press down to seal pie. It will be a rough, very flat triangle shape.
  • Brush both exterior sides with olive oil, carefully lay pie on the grill and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until golden and crisp (reduce heat as necessary). Flip pie and cook the other side for 3 to 4 minutes, until golden and crisp. Remove and serve warm; cut into smaller pieces if desired. Continue to make pies with remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 200, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 190 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

Aarusi Basnet
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These pies are the best Greek food I've ever had.


Mikayla Windell
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I can't wait to try making these pies with different fillings.


Deep' n tha south
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These pies are a bit pricey to make, but they're worth it for a special occasion.


Mbongeni Tshabangu
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I still love these pies. They're so flavorful and satisfying.


Shitil Biswas
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These pies are a great way to use up leftover greens.


Kiya Neba
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I love that these pies can be made ahead of time. It makes them perfect for busy weeknights.


Malak Huzaifa
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These pies are the perfect comfort food. They're warm, cheesy, and delicious.


Monjur Alam
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I've made these pies for several parties now and they're always a hit. Everyone loves them!


Rosa Alejo
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my pies didn't turn out crispy at all.


Michele Stinebuck
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The pies were a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


Henock Semaw
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I would definitely make these pies again. They're a great addition to my recipe repertoire.


Emmanuel Nwokocha
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These pies were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were worth it. They were so flavorful and satisfying.


Fadi Khokhar
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I'm not a big fan of feta cheese, but I still enjoyed these pies. The flavors all worked well together.


Axle Cooper
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I used spinach instead of the greens called for in the recipe and they were still delicious.


Rezaul Korim
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pies turned out great. Thanks for sharing!


Arther Arther
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These pies are the perfect appetizer or main course. They're also great for a party.


fairydust
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The pies were a bit too oily for my taste, but the flavor was still good.


Monarch MA
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I've made these pies a few times now and they're always a hit. They're easy to make and so delicious.


Tarif Hasan
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These Greek skillet pies were a delight! The combination of feta, greens, and phyllo dough was perfect. I especially loved the crispy edges of the pies.