Greens-And-Cheese Pie (Hortopita) Recipe

Name: Greens-And-Cheese Pie (Hortopita)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 cups thinly sliced green onions; 1 1/2 cups minced fennel (about 1 large bulb); 10 cup packaged fresh spinach (about 5 ounces); 8 cups thinly sliced mustard greens(about 8 ounces); 1 1/4 cups (5 ounces) feta cheese; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1/4 cup chopped fresh or 1 tablespoon dried dill; 1 teaspoon dried Greek oregano; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 8 sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed; Cooking spray; Flat-leaf parsley sprigs (optional)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups thinly sliced green onions
1 1/2 cups minced fennel (about 1 large bulb)
10 cup packaged fresh spinach (about 5 ounces)
8 cups thinly sliced mustard greens(about 8 ounces)
1 1/4 cups (5 ounces) feta cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh or 1 tablespoon dried dill
1 teaspoon dried Greek oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
8 sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed
Cooking spray
Flat-leaf parsley sprigs (optional)

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Preheat oven to 375u00b0.
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Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions; saute 4 minutes. Add fennel; saute 3 minutes. Remove onion mixture from pan; cool. Add spinach to pan; saute 30 seconds or until spinach wilts. Place spinach in a colander, pressing until barely moist. Add greens to pan; saute 30 seconds or until greens wilt. Place greens in a colander, pressing until barely moist. Combine onion mixture, spinach, greens, feta, and next 5 ingredients (feta through black pepper) in a large bowl.
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Working with 1 phyllo sheet at a time (cover the remaining dough to keep from drying), place 2 sheets in a 13 x 9-inch baking pan coated with cooking spray. Gently press sheets into bottom and sides of pan, allowing the ends to extend over edges of pan. Coat top sheet with cooking spray. Fold 1 sheet of phyllo in half crosswise; place on sheets in bottom of pan, and coat with cooking spray. Top with 1 sheet of phyllo, gently pressing sheet into the bottom and sides of pan; coat with cooking spray. Spread greens mixture evenly over top of phyllo. Fold a sheet of phyllo in half; gently press on the greens mixture in pan, and coat with cooking spray. Top with the remaining 3 sheets of phyllo, coating each with cooking spray. Cut ends extending over pan. Fold edges of phyllo to form a rim; flatten rim with fork. Cut 4 slits with a sharp knife in top of phyllo. Bake at 375u00b0 for 50 minutes. Cool for 30 minutes. Garnish with parsley sprigs, if desired.
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Wine Note: This dish's green flavors deserve an herbal wine. Some of the world's most fresh, green wines are New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs; try Villa Maria Private Bin (about $12).

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 cups thinly sliced green onions, 1 1/2 cups minced fennel (about 1 large bulb), 10 cup packaged fresh spinach (about 5 ounces), and more.

Yes, Greens-And-Cheese Pie (Hortopita) 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.

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Greens-And-Cheese Pie (Hortopita)

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