Kale and Feta Pie
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Serves: 4
 
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 small bunch of kale, tough stems removed and leaves finely chopped (300g leaves)
  • ½ cup parsley, roughly chopped
  • ¼ cup mint, roughly chopped
  • ¼ cup dill, roughly chopped
  • 100g ricotta
  • 80g feta cheese
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • fresh ground pepper
  • 8 sheets of filo pastry
Instructions
  1. Heat a large fry pan (that has a lid) over medium heat.
  2. When hot, add about 3 teaspoons of olive oil and the spring onions.
  3. Cook until soft, about 2-3 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Add kale, place lid on the fry pan and cook over low-medium heat until very tender, about 8-10 minutes. Stir every few minutes.
  5. When cooked, allow to cool slightly, then tip into a bowl.
  6. Add herbs, ricotta, feta, eggs and pepper and stir to combine.
  7. Heat oven to 200 degrees C and have a ceramic baking dish handy (15cm x 26cm approx.).
  8. Place kale mix in base of tray.
  9. Unwrap filo pastry, then scrunch up a piece at a time and place on top of the kale mix.
  10. See photos below showing how to do this.
  11. When the top is completely covered, brush with remaining olive oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  12. Bake for 20 minutes.
  13. Reduce heat to 180°C and bake until golden brown, another 10 minutes.
  14. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
  15. Serve with salad
Recipe by Healthy Home Cafe at http://healthyhomecafe.com/2014/09/06/kale-and-feta-pie/