Go Greens! Italian Kale Pie. Recipe

Name: Go Greens! Italian Kale Pie.
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups unbleached all purpose flour (spoon into dry measure cup and level); 1 teaspoon fine sea salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 large eggs; 1 (9-inch) cake pan, 2 inches deep, lined with olive oil dough, using 2/3 of the dough for the bottom crust and the remaining dough for the top; fine sea salt; 1 1/2 pounds kale, leaves separated from the lower and interior stems, washed and drained (see note); 1/4 cup (2 ounces) pancetta, cut into 1-inch dice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup (4 ounces) white or yellow onion, finely chopped; 1 clove garlic, grated; freshly ground black pepper; 1 1/2 pounds whole milk ricotta; 4 large eggs; 2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped; 1/2 cup (1 1/2 ounces) Pecorino Romano

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups unbleached all purpose flour (spoon into dry measure cup and level)
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup olive oil
2 large eggs
1 (9-inch) cake pan, 2 inches deep, lined with olive oil dough, using 2/3 of the dough for the bottom crust and the remaining dough for the top
fine sea salt
1 1/2 pounds kale, leaves separated from the lower and interior stems, washed and drained (see note)
1/4 cup (2 ounces) pancetta, cut into 1-inch dice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup (4 ounces) white or yellow onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, grated
freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds whole milk ricotta
4 large eggs
2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
1/2 cup (1 1/2 ounces) Pecorino Romano

1
Use a fork to stir together the flour, salt, sugar and baking powder in a medium bowl.
2
Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the oil and eggs.
3
Use the fork to beat the eggs and oil together, then gradually draw in the dry ingredients a little at a time until the dough starts to hold together.
4
Scrape the contents of the bowl to a lightly floured work surface (its okay if there are still some dry bits) and fold the dough over on itself 4 or 5 times, gently kneading it smooth.
5
Kneading too much might make the oil separate from the dough.
6
Wrap the dough in plastic and keep at a cool room temperature if youre using within a few hours; refrigerate for longer storage.
7
This dough keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

986

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups unbleached all purpose flour (spoon into dry measure cup and level), 1 teaspoon fine sea salt, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and more.

Yes, Go Greens! Italian Kale Pie. falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Go Greens! Italian Kale Pie.

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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