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Spinach, Leek, and Cheese Pie Recipe
Spinach, Leek, and Cheese Pie Recipe-April 2024
Apr 3, 2026 6:46 PM
Spinach, Leek, and Cheese Pie

  

Ingredients

Makes 4 to 8 servings

  1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

  1 large Spanish onion, peeled and finely diced

  Coarse salt

  1 leek (white part only), washed well and thinly sliced crosswise

  Freshly ground pepper

  1 tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperature

  1 cup all-purpose flour

  3/4 teaspoon baking powder

  7 ounces Greek yogurt

  11 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

  1 cup sautéed spinach, squeezed very dry and chopped

  1/4 cup chopped fresh dill

  3 large eggs, at room temperature, beaten

  

Step 1

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the onion and a pinch of salt. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, 6 minutes. Add the leek, season with more salt and the pepper, and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are very soft and translucent, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set in an ice bath to cool.

  

Step 2

2. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 325°F.

  

Step 3

3. Generously coat an 8-inch round nonstick springform pan with butter and chill.

  

Step 4

4. Sift together the flour and baking powder in a medium bowl; set aside.

  

Step 5

5. Combine the yogurt, feta, onion-and-leek mixture, spinach, and dill in a large bowl. Add the eggs and stir to combine. Using a rubber spatula, gently stir in the flour mixture and season with more salt and pepper. Pour into the prepared pan, gently tapping the sides to level the top.

  

Step 6

6. Bake for 30 minutes. Increase heat to 425°F and bake until golden brown and set in the center, about 10 minutes more.

  

Step 7

7. Transfer to a wire rack and cool for 10 minutes before unmolding.

  

Step 8

8. Cut into wedges and serve.

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