Spinach, Leek, and Cheese Pie
A savory Mediterranean-style pie combining creamy feta cheese, sautéed spinach, and tender leeks in a yogurt-based crust. Perfect as a vegetarian main dish that's both elegant and comforting.
Ingredients
- •¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- •1 large Spanish onion
- •1 pinch Coarse salt
- •1 whole leek
- •1 pinch black pepper
- •1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- •1 cup all-purpose flour
- •¾ teaspoon baking powder
- •7 ounces Greek yogurt
- •11 ounces feta cheese
- •1 cup sautéed spinach
- •¼ cup fresh dill
- •3 large eggs
- •at room temperature
- •beaten
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the onion and a pinch of salt. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, 6 minutes. Add the leek, season with more salt and the pepper, and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are very soft and translucent, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set in an ice bath to cool.
14 min
- 2.
2. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 325°F.
5 min
- 3.
3. Generously coat an 8-inch round nonstick springform pan with butter and chill.
5 min
- 4.
4. Sift together the flour and baking powder in a medium bowl; set aside.
2 min
- 5.
5. Combine the yogurt, feta, onion-and-leek mixture, spinach, and dill in a large bowl. Add the eggs and stir to combine. Using a rubber spatula, gently stir in the flour mixture and season with more salt and pepper. Pour into the prepared pan, gently tapping the sides to level the top.
10 min
- 6.
6. Bake for 30 minutes. Increase heat to 425°F and bake until golden brown and set in the center, about 10 minutes more.
40 min
- 7.
7. Transfer to a wire rack and cool for 10 minutes before unmolding.
10 min
- 8.
8. Cut into wedges and serve.
2 min
