- Set oven to 400°F. Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Add the oil and rub the mixture between your hands until it reaches a bread-crumb like consistency. Add the water and mix until well combined, then cover dough with plastic wrap and let rest for 20 minutes.
- Put the onion, scallions, greens, and dill in a large colander and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt. Knead with wet hands to wilt the greens, then rinse lightly with warm water and drain well.
- In a large bowl, combine the green mixture with the cheese, yogurt, bread crumbs, and pepper. Then stir in the eggs.
- Oil a 9x13’’ baking dish and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of the sesame seeds. Take ⅔ of the dough and roll it out into a large rectangle, then place the rectangle into the baking dish, letting the dough drape over the edges a bit.
- Fill dough-lined pan with greens mixture. Roll out the remaing ⅓ of dough into a large rectangle, and place over greens mixture, pinching the edges together to seal the top and bottom crusts.
- Use a fork to poke steam holes on the top of the pie. Brush the top of the pie crust with milk and sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons sesame seeds. Bake for 1 hour, then let cool for 10 minutes before cutting into 16 pieces. (Serves 16 as an appetizer or side.)
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Ingredients:
Crust:
4 cups sprouted whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup olive oil
2 cups water
Filling:
1 small red onion, finely chopped
3 scallions, thinly sliced
6 cups firmly packed, chopped leafy greens (such as kale or spinach)
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
10 oz Feta cheese, crumbled (Can substitute in Manouri cheese)
1 ½ cups plain Greek yogurt
¼ cup whole wheat bread crumbs
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 eggs, lightly beaten
¼ cup sesame seeds
2 tablespoons milk
Yield:
16 servings (as an appetizer or side)
Nutrition:
Calories: 310, Total Fat: 16g, Saturated Fat: 4.5g, Sodium: 460mg, Carbohydrate: 32g, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 2g (Added Sugar: 0g), Protein: 11g
Author:
An Oldways recipe, courtesy of Kelly Toups. (Recipe adapted from Aglaia Kremezi’s recipe in The Oldways Table )
Course:
Soups & Appetizers
Dietary choice:
Vegetarian
Description:
This recipe is inspired by the leafy green filled pies of the Cyclades, in Greece. Dark, leafy green vegetables are some of the most nutrient-dense foods around, and when paired with rich Greek cheese like Feta or Manouri, along with a nutty whole wheat crust, their taste can’t be rivaled!