This terrific recipe for a massive pile of mixed greens, herbs, leek and winter squash, all encased in homemade phyllo dough, came to The Times from the noted Greek-born food writer and cooking instructor Diane Kochilas, with whom Mark Bittman cooked in her Athens apartment. It's a bit of work, to be sure, but Kochilas has codified the process so that it's straightforward, and the results are both delicious and impressive. It's important to note that the phyllo dough created here need not be the extremely thin version we see in pastries, but rather a reasonably thin and easily worked dough rich in olive oil. It seems daunting. It is not.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, main course
Time 2h
Yield 1 pie, 8 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Put the pumpkin in a colander, salt lightly and toss. Weight the pumpkin with a plate and weights (some canned food will do), and drain for about an hour. Trim, wash, drain and coarsely chop the greens and herbs.
- Preheat the oven to 350. Squeeze the pumpkin to get rid of as much liquid as possible. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet (or wide pot), and cook the pumpkin until it wilts and most or all of its liquid has evaporated. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Wipe the skillet clean, and heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in it; cook down the leek and onions, stirring, until wilted. Transfer to the bowl with the pumpkin.
- Heat another 2 tablespoons of oil in the skillet, and wilt the chard and spinach; add to the bowl. Add the remaining greens and herbs to the bowl, and season to taste with a generous amount of salt and a little pepper. Reserve 8 tablespoons of olive oil; stir what remains into the greens mixture.
- Lightly oil a 15-inch round pan or a shallow, rectangular roasting or sheet pan (16 inches by 12 inches). Roll out the first dough ball on a lightly floured surface, using the shape of your pan as the guide. For round pans, roll out to a circle about 18 inches in diameter; for rectangular pans, roll out to a rectangle about 3 inches larger than the perimeter of the pan. Place the dough inside, leaving about 2 inches hanging over the edge. Brush with two tablespoons of olive oil. Repeat with the second piece of dough. Brush that too with olive oil. Spread the filling evenly over the phyllo.
- Repeat the rolling process for the third sheet, placing it over the filling and pressing down gently. Brush with olive oil. Finally, roll out the last piece of dough to a slightly smaller piece, and place it over the surface of the pie. Join and fold in the bottom and top overhanging dough, rolling it around the perimeter of the pan to form a pretty rim. Brush the top of the pie generously with olive oil. Score into serving pieces (do not cut through to the bottom).
- Place in the center rack of the oven, and bake for about 40 to 50 minutes, or until the pastry is golden and crisp and the pie pulls away from the perimeter of the pan. Remove, cool in the pan and serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 303, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 682 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams
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sukii
[email protected]This hortopita was a hit with my family! The filling was flavorful and the phyllo dough was crispy and flaky. I served it with a side of salad and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.
Camila Trejo
[email protected]I loved this hortopita! The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the phyllo dough was perfectly crispy. I especially liked the addition of fresh herbs, which gave the dish a bright and vibrant flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Kamari Hammonds
[email protected]This hortopita was a delicious and easy-to-make dish. The filling was flavorful and the phyllo dough was crispy and flaky. I served it with a side of tzatziki sauce and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.
Gavin Troxel
[email protected]I'm always looking for new vegetarian recipes, and this hortopita was a great find! The filling was flavorful and the phyllo dough was perfectly crispy. I served it with a side of hummus and it was a delicious and satisfying meal. I will definitely b
kawthar as
[email protected]This hortopita was easy to make and turned out great! The filling was flavorful and the phyllo dough was crispy and flaky. I served it with a side of yogurt and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.
Ayanle Yare
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I loved this hortopita! The filling was flavorful and the phyllo dough was perfectly crispy. I especially liked the addition of feta cheese, which gave the dish a nice tangy flavor. I will definitely be making this a
Yasin Sindhi
[email protected]This hortopita was delicious! The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the phyllo dough was crispy and flaky. I loved the addition of fresh herbs, which gave the dish a bright and vibrant flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Dulal Das
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian, so I was excited to try this hortopita recipe. I was not disappointed! The filling was hearty and flavorful, and the phyllo dough was crispy and flaky. I served it with a side of tzatziki sauce, and it was a perfect meal. I will def
Peter-John Robertson
[email protected]This hortopita was a hit with my family and friends! The filling was flavorful and the phyllo dough was crispy and flaky. I made a few substitutions, using kale instead of spinach and feta cheese instead of ricotta, and it turned out great. I highly
Gameplus G
[email protected]I love hortopita, and this recipe did not disappoint! The filling was rich and savory, and the phyllo dough was perfectly crispy. I especially appreciated the tips on how to prevent the phyllo dough from tearing. I will definitely be making this reci
K. E. Davis-Choon
[email protected]This was my first time making hortopita, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the dish was surprisingly easy to make. I used a mix of fresh herbs from my garden, and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making thi
Tom Crozier
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of spinach pies, but this hortopita changed my mind. The filling was incredibly flavorful, with a perfect balance of spinach, herbs, and cheese. The phyllo dough was also cooked to perfection, with a nice crispy texture. I highl
Tufail Muhamad
[email protected]This hortopita recipe was a delight! The phyllo dough was crispy and flaky, and the filling was flavorful and aromatic. I especially loved the addition of fresh herbs, which gave the dish a vibrant flavor. I will definitely be making this again!