TRADITIONAL ZUCCHINI PIE RECIPE WITH FETA CHEESE (GREEK KOLOKITHOPITA)
A traditional Greek Courgete/ Zucchini pie recipe, made with home-made phyllo! This Kolokithopita recipe is made with juicy zucchinis, tangy feta cheese and creamy Greek yogurt, all combined into a velvety delight!
Provided by Eli K. Giannopoulos
Categories Sides
Time 2h
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- To prepare this traditional Greek zucchini pie recipe (kolokithopita), start by making the dough. In a large mixing bowl add the flour and salt, make a well in the centre and pour in the vinegar and olive oil. Using a dough hook mix to combine the ingredients for 10-15 seconds. (Tip: The vinegar helps the dough for the zucchini pie to become crispy.)
- Depending on the kind of flour, the weather, the humidity and various factors, the dough for the zucchini pie may need a little bit more or less water than this recipe calls for. Start by adding 200g of water at first (3/4 of a cup) and mix, until the flour absorbs the water. After mixing for a while, the dough should become an elastic ball. The perfect dough for your zucchini pie should be soft, malleable and smooth. If the dough is still crumbled, then you need to add a little bit more water. Add a few drops of water and mix for a while. Check out the consistency of your dough and add a few more drops of water, if needed. In case you added more water than needed, the dough will become sticky. Don't worry, you can fix that by adding some more flour (add 1/2 tsp at first, mix and check again).
- When you are happy with the consistency of the dough for your zucchini pie, wrap with some plastic wrap and let the dough rest for 45-60 minutes. This is essential, so that the dough softens and you can roll it easily.
- In the meantime prepare the filling for the zucchini pie (Greek kolokithopita). Remove the skin of the zucchinis and grate them into a collander, season with salt and leave aside for 20 minutes to drain. Wrap the grated zucchinis in a towel and squeeze, in order to get rid of the excess water. In a saucepan add 2 tbsps olive oil and saute the onions, until soft. Add all the ingredients for the filling of the zucchini pie in a large bowl and blend to combine. Set aside.
- For this zucchini pie recipe you will need a large baking pan approx. 25x35cm. Using a cooking brush oil the bottom and sides of the pan.
- Divide the dough into two halves. You will use half the dough for the bottom of the zucchini pie and the other half to cover it. Place half the dough on a floured surface and coat your rolling pin with some flour. Make a circle of dough with your hands; now you are ready do roll! Ensure that your dough has plenty of flour to prevent it from sticking to the working surface or the rolling pin. At first, roll out a few times, turning the dough every once in a while, to keep the circle even and the dough from sticking to the surface. Gently roll the edge of the dough over the rolling pin and roll the dough around the pin. Place your hands in the center of the rolling pin and as you roll, move them out to the sides so that both the rolling pin and your hands are working to spread and thin the dough. Unroll, turn a half turn and repeat. Continue rolling making the dough thinner and thinner each time. Move your hands from the center to the sides to keep even pressure and help in spreading and thinning the dough. Carefully roll your dough around the rolling pin and then unroll it over the pan and ease the dough into the dish, pushing it into all sides.
- Tip in the filling of the zucchini pie. Roll out the rest of the dough, roll your dough around the rolling pin and then unroll it over the filling of the zucchini pie (kolokithopita). With a knife trim some of the excessive phyllo and roll the rest on the edges. Brush the top with enough olive oil and make some holes on top of the zucchini pie with a sharp knife. Drizzle the kolokithopita with some water and sprikle with sesame seeds.
- Bake the zucchini pie in preheated oven at 180C for 50-60 minutes, until nicely coloured.
- Serve this delicious Greek zucchini pie (kolokithopita) as starter, mid-day snack or as a main dish with a nice Greek salad aside. Enjoy!
PHYLLO PIE WITH ZUCCHINI, FETA & MINT
This savory phyllo pie with zucchini, feta and mint can be everything from breakfast and brunch to lunch and a lain course at dinner. It's the perfect way to enjoy the Mediterranean diet on the go. I cooked it for a group of young artists and gallerists in Athens, during an episode of My Greek Table in which we explored the art scene in the Greek capital.
Provided by velina marinova
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix together feta, anthotyro cheese or ricotta, and yogurt until they're well combined. Sprinkle with dried mint and black pepper, mix well and leave aside.
- In another large bowl, add the thin round zucchini slices, sprinkle them with salt and flour and mix well until evenly coated.
- Preheat the oven to 375 F (190C). Lightly oil a 14 -or 15-inch X 2-inch deep round baking or pizza pan. Place at least 5 sheets of phyllo, brushing each with olive oil and spreading them so that they are fanned and hanging over the edge of the pan as evenly as possible.
- Place about one third of the zucchini on the bottom of the pan, starting from the rim and working toward the center, overlapping the slices and adding more zucchini until the bottom layer of the pie is covered completely. Dot generously with one third of the cheese and yogurt mixture. Add the remaining zucchini, and cheese and repeat the layering. When all the zucchini and the cheese is done, pat the filling down gently.
- Cover the top of the pie with 3 sheets of phyllo brushing each with olive oil and spreading them so that they are fanned and hanging over the edge of the pan as evenly as possible. Remember to also press down lightly every layer before brushing with olive oil.
- Brush the overhang with a little olive oil. Bring together the top and bottom overhanging phyllo and roll it together to form a ring or rim inside the pan around the circumference of the pie.
- Brush the top as well as the rim with olive oil. Score the pie into serving-size pieces with a sharp knife. Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake until the phyllo is golden and the top set and nicely browned for 45 to 50 minutes. Remove from the oven, let cool for 30 minutes, and serve.
FETA PHYLLO AND ZUCCHINI PIE
Steps:
- Set zucchini in a colander, sprinkle with salt and drain for 1 hour. Squeeze out excess moisture from zucchini then cook it for a few minutes in olive oil. Season to taste from salt and pepper and set aside to cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl combine the eggs with the milk, feta cheese, parsley, dill, and bread crumbs. Add the cooked zucchini and adjust the seasoning, using lots of pepper.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9 by 13-inch deep baking pan. Layer a sheet of phyllo so that it overlaps baking pan and extends beyond the rim. Brush the sheet very lightly with melted butter and cover with another phyllo sheet. Continue this way until half of the phyllo has been used. Add the zucchini and spread it out evenly. Fold overhanging phyllo up over the squash filling and brush with melted butter. Lay remaining phyllo leaves on top, again brushing melted butter between the layers. Brush top well with butter, score top layers with a sharp knife and bake for an hour. Cool and serve with a green salad or a vegetable salad of green beans, tomatoes and olives.
CRUSTLESS ZUCCHINI AND FETA PIE
Here's an amazing vegetable-based pie without a crust. Easy to prep, yummy, and filling to eat.
Provided by D Kitchen
Time 2h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Grate zucchini using the largest holes of a box grater. Place in a colander, sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt, and let drain for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk eggs in a large bowl. Whisk in Greek yogurt and 1/3 cup olive oil. Add flour and whisk until well combined.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Brush a 12-inch round baking pan with 1 teaspoon olive oil and sprinkle 1/2 of the bread crumbs over the bottom.
- Place zucchini in a cheesecloth or kitchen towel; bring the ends together and twist to squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
- Transfer zucchini to the bowl with the egg-flour mixture. Add bell pepper, onion, black pepper, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and but 2 tablespoons crumbled feta; mix well. Use a spatula to spread mixture into an even layer in the prepared pan. Sprinkle remaining feta over top, followed by remaining bread crumbs.
- Bake in the preheated oven until pie is set and top is golden brown, about 1 hour. Remove from the oven and cool 20 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.8 calories, Carbohydrate 28.2 g, Cholesterol 91.4 mg, Fat 22.7 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 14.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 1008.4 mg, Sugar 6.8 g
VEGETABLE FILO PIE
Delicious, easy to make. Great for using up left over filo pastry, feta cheese and vegetables. Serve with salad.
Provided by Anne Buchanan
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegetarian
Time 55m
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch casserole dish with olive oil.
- Place vegetables in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Cook until tender but still firm, about 2 to 6 minutes; drain.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl combine egg, 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic, feta cheese and melted butter. Stir in salt, pepper, dill and onion powder. Fold steamed vegetables into egg mixture.
- Lay 4 sheets phyllo dough in the prepared dish and brush with olive oil. Lay 4 more sheets of dough in the dish, so that the edges overlap in the pan but most of the dough extends beyond the sides of the dish.
- Spoon vegetable mixture into dish and fold dough across the top. Brush with olive oil.
- Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.7 calories, Carbohydrate 21.8 g, Cholesterol 36.5 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 297.4 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
GREEK ZUCCHINI AND HERB PIE
This is a typical Greek summer pie, filled with fragrant herbs and grated zucchini. I like to make it with phyllo dough, but it's also delicious in a yeasted olive oil crust.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, main course
Time 3h
Yield One 10- inch pie, serving eight to ten
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Grate the zucchini using a food processor or a hand grater. Place in a large colander, salt generously, and let drain for 1 hour, pressing down on it occasionally to squeeze out liquid. After an hour, take up handfuls and squeeze out moisture (or wrap in a kitchen towel and twist the towel to squeeze out the moisture). Place in a bowl.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium heat in a large, heavy nonstick skillet over medium heat, and add the onion. Cook, stirring, until tender, about five minutes, then add the garlic. Cook, stirring, until the garlic is fragrant, about one minute. Transfer to the bowl with the zucchini. Stir in the herbs, feta, eggs and pepper.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Oil a 10-inch pie or cake pan. If using phyllo, line the pie dish with seven pieces of phyllo, lightly brushing each piece with oil and turning the dish after each addition so that the edges of the phyllo drape evenly over the pan. Fill with the zucchini mixture. Fold the draped edges in over the filling, lightly brushing the folded in sheets of phyllo, then layer the remaining five pieces on top, brushing each piece with olive oil. Stuff the edges into the sides of the pan. If using the olive oil pastry, divide the dough into two equal pieces. Roll out the first ball to a circle 2 inches wider than the pan. Line the pan with the pastry, and brush with olive oil. Top with the filling. Roll out the remaining dough. Place over the filling. Press the edges of the top and bottom layers of dough together, and pinch to form an attractive lip around the edge.
- Make a few slashes in the top crust so that steam can escape as the pie bakes. Score in a few places with the tip of a knife, and brush with olive oil. Bake 50 to 60 minutes, until the pastry is golden brown. Remove from the heat, and allow to cool 15 to 30 minutes or to room temperature. Slice in wedges and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 167, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 432 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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