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Mar 18, 2022 · Today’s recipe for a savory filo pie with zucchini and Feta cheese is a variation of the classic filo pies known throughout Greece. If you have never handled filo before, or, are intimidated by handling it out of fear of tearing it, this is the perfect beginner’s recipe to experiment with.
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Jun 7, 2018 · It's a Zucchini Pie made with crispy phyllo and a delicious, creamy Greek yogurt, feta cheese, and herb filling. This pie has summer written all over it. It's sweet and salty, and also crispy with a hint of freshness from the fresh mint.
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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.
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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!
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Zucchini – for this recipe you’ll want two pounds of fresh zucchini. This will be approximately 4-6 small to medium size zucchini or 2-3 large zucchini.Onion– I recommend a yellow onion for this recipe, as it’s the best for cooking and has the most neutral flavor.Garlic– I always recommend fresh minced cloves for the best flavor.Extra virgin olive oil – if you can find Greek olive oil, even better!I’ve included step by step photosbelow to make this recipe super easy to follow at home. For the full detailed recipe instructions and ingredient quantities, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this post. 1. Peel and grate the zucchini. Use a vegetable peeler to peel the skin from the zucchini. Cut off the ends of each zucchini. Use a box gr...
Don’t skip the step of draining the zucchini!Zucchini has a high moisture content. If you simply grate it and add it straight to the filling, the zucchini will release too much liquid as the pie ba...Always be sure to thaw the phyllo dough ahead of time!Either place the dough in the refrigerator overnight, or remove it from the freezer and allow it to thaw at room temperature for at least 3 hours.Do not remove the phyllo pastry sheets from the box until you’re ready to prepare the pie!Phyllo dough dries out quickly, so you don’t want to remove it from the packaging until you’re ready to use...This recipe can be made ahead of time. Make the filling up to 24 hours in advance and store it in the refrigerator until you’re ready to assemble the pie. The entire pie can be assembled and baked...Store any leftover pie in the fridge, either covered in the baking dish or in an airtight container. The pie will stay good in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat individual slices of pie in the oven or an air fryer. I do not recommend microwaving the slices of pie to reheat them, as the phyllo dough will not maintain it’s crisp texture. To r...
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Jul 10, 2023 · Jump to Recipe Print Recipe. Kolokithopita, or Greek Zucchini Pie, is perfect comfort food for the Summer. The dish is a simple combination of zucchini, onions, herbs, eggs & feta, wrapped in a flaky phyllo dough, which makes for an awesome, light vegetarian meal. This post may contain affiliate links. You can read my disclosure policy here.
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Oct 30, 2023 · I have been making Savory Zucchini Phyllo Pie for years, and although the method of making it was slightly different, the essence remains the same. Inspired by the Greek zucchini phyllo pastry called Kolopithopita, I have decided to share my recipe.
