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Spinach, Leek, and Cheese Pie

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Spinach, Leek, and Cheese PieGarry McLeod

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 to 8 servings

Ingredients

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 large Spanish onion, peeled and finely diced
Coarse salt
1 leek (white part only), washed well and thinly sliced crosswise
Freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
7 ounces Greek yogurt
11 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1 cup sautéed spinach, squeezed very dry and chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
3 large eggs, at room temperature, beaten

Preparation

  1. Step 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.

    Step 2

    2. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 325°F.

    Step 3

    3. Generously coat an 8-inch round nonstick springform pan with butter and chill.

    Step 4

    4. Sift together the flour and baking powder in a medium bowl; set aside.

    Step 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.

    Step 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.

    Step 7

    7. Transfer to a wire rack and cool for 10 minutes before unmolding.

    Step 8

    8. Cut into wedges and serve.

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