EGGPLANT AND WALNUT PHYLLO PIE
Panfried eggplant, walnuts, and cheese melt into each other and make a rich filling between crisp layers of phyllo in this hearty, meat-free pie.
Provided by Aglaia Kremezi
Categories Bake Dinner Walnut Eggplant Phyllo/Puff Pastry Dough Gourmet Greece Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield 6-8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Sprinkle eggplant with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and drain in a colander 30 minutes; pat dry.
- Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot, then fry eggplant in batches, adding about 3 tablespoons oil per batch and turning once, until tender and golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes total per batch. Drain on paper towels and cool to room temperature. Wipe skillet clean.
- Preheat oven to 375°F with rack in middle.
- Halve leeks lengthwise and thinly slice. Wash and drain.
- Cook leeks in 2 tablespoons oil in skillet over medium heat until golden, 7 to 9 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
- Chop eggplant; add to leeks with cheeses, nuts, cumin, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Trim phyllo sheets into 9-inch squares. Cover stack of phyllo with plastic wrap and a damp kitchen towel. Layer 10 sheets in a 9-inch square baking dish, lightly brushing each sheet with oil. Spread filling on top, then cover with remaining phyllo, brushing each sheet with oil.
- Cut several slits in phyllo (to vent) and bake until puffed and golden brown, 45 to 50 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes.
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Rony Boulos
[email protected]This pie was delicious! The flavors were well-balanced and the phyllo dough was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Bangla Desh
[email protected]This pie was easy to make and turned out great! The eggplant was tender and flavorful, and the walnuts added a nice crunch. The phyllo dough was crispy and flaky. I would definitely make this pie again.
Olidur Rahman
[email protected]I made this pie for my family and they loved it! The eggplant was so tender and the walnuts added a nice flavor. The phyllo dough was crispy and flaky. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Fahad Rehmani
[email protected]This pie was delicious! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the walnuts added a nice crunch. The phyllo dough was crispy and flaky. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Isaiah Mattingly
[email protected]I've made this pie several times now and it's always a favorite. The eggplant is so tender and flavorful, and the walnuts add a nice crunch. The phyllo dough is the perfect finishing touch.
olivia mccray
[email protected]This pie was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The flavors were subtle and elegant, and the phyllo dough was perfectly crispy. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and impressive vegetarian dish.
Courtney Peridore
[email protected]I made this pie for a dinner party last night and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I even had several people ask for the recipe. It's definitely a keeper.
Godstime Lovenice
[email protected]This pie was absolutely delicious! The combination of eggplant, walnuts, and phyllo dough was perfect, and the flavors were so well-balanced. I will definitely be making this again soon.