Sunday, March 23, 2008
Wild Greens recipe
Posted in Greek Recipes
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Collecting wild greens is almost a national pastime here in Greece. Assorted wild greens are also available in the Green Grocers. My favorite dish with nettles is my MIL's Hortopita or Weed Pie. for the filling use 1/2 assorted wild greens and 1/2 spinach sauteed in olive oil with a little onion. beat an egg or two and add crumbled feta cheese (more or less according to taste). Mix in greens, salt & pepper to taste. Make around 8 or more layers of filo dough (according to how thick you like your crust) in a large baking pan with melted butter or olive oil brushed between each layer (I prefer butter as olive oil makes it tough) Spread the filling over filo. Top with additional 8 or so layers of filo brushed with butter. Roll edges to seal, brush top with butter and prick top with fork or score 1st 3 layers of filo with a knife in diamond pattern. Bake in a preheated oven (350F) for 45-60 minutes until golden brown. Sorry my amounts are so vague. We just wing it according to how much greens we picked and how large a pita we want to make. Melanie in Greece http://www.avravounou.gr |
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