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Hortopita - Wild Greens Pie

Nothing is tastier than using a combination of natural superfoods in a traditional Greek wild greens pie – also referred to as a "hortopita".

Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
Servings: 9 slices
Calories: 464 kcal
Course: Main Course , Brunch
Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

For the pastry:
  • 600 g plain flour (all purpose)
  • 125 ml olive oil extra virgin
  • 125 ml water lukewarm
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ teaspoon salt
For the filling:
  • 250 g spinach washed and thinly sliced
  • 150 g kale washed, stalks removed and thinly sliced
  • 4 spring onions thinly sliced
  • 4 tablespoon Dill finely chopped
  • 4 tablespoon flat-leaf parsley finely chopped
  • 150 g feta cheese crumbled
  • 25 g Kefalograviera cheese grated or Pecorino
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • Salt and pepper for seasoning

Instructions

For the pastry:
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  1. Blend all the ingredients in a food processor until they form a ball. Remove it from the bowl, pat it and smooth it out, cover with plastic wrap and let it rest in the fridge for about 1 hour.
Constructing the pie:
  1. Preheat your oven to 180 deg C and oil a baking dish (mine measured 25cm W x 35cm L)
  2. Divide your pastry into two and roll out to measure the length of the pan. Place one quantity of the rolled pastry onto a lightly oiled baking dish, ensuring it fits well and comes up the sides.
  3. Combine the cheeses, salt, pepper and eggs in a large bowl and then toss through the remaining and mix well, ensuring the mixture =is evenly distributed. (using your hands makes this part a lot easier).
  4. Place the greens mixture into the dish with the pastry and ensuring it all fits. (Don't be afraid to force it all in there!)
  5. Lay the second rolled piece of pastry over the greens mixture and pinch the sides over to encase the mixture. Pierce the top with a sharp knife making some vents.
  6. Brush the top generously with olive oil and bake in the oven for 45-50 mins or until the top is browned.
  7. Allow to cool in the pan for at least an hour before slicing through and serving.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1slice Calories 464kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 55g (18%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 464

% Daily Value*

Serving 1slice
Calories 464kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 55g 18%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.