Guide to Make Leek and Courgette Filo Pie in A Minutes for Family

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Leek and Courgette Filo Pie is one of the most well liked of recent trending meals in the world. It is easy, it is fast, it tastes yummy. It is appreciated by millions every day. They are fine and they look wonderful. Leek and Courgette Filo Pie is something which I’ve loved my entire life.

Lay a sheet of filo on a chopping board and brush with olive oil, then place on top of the pie with the corners resting on the sides of the dish, then repeat the process, placing the next sheet slightly off-centre - the idea is to fan. This classic Greek leek phyllo pie recipe works wonderfully as an appetizer, snack, side dish, or main dish. This recipe is straightforward with no surprises.

To get started with this recipe, we must prepare a few ingredients. You can have leek and courgette filo pie using 7 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you can achieve it.

Ingredients

The ingredients needed to make Leek and Courgette Filo Pie:

1. Make ready 250 grams filo pastry (one packet)
2. Take 130 grams unsalted butter or margarine
3. Prepare 600 grams courgettes finely chopped (3 large courgettes)
4. Take 2 large leeks
5. Make ready 4 medium eggs
6. Take 250 grams feta cheese
7. Get 150 grams mature cheddar cheese

You may be able to find more information about this and similar content on their web site. A nutrient packed, healthy, hearty meal. Since we're on the subject of nutrition, this recipe is jam packed. The sweet leeks in this chicken pie add a subtle flavour and soft texture to compliment the buttery, crisp filo topping.

Instructions

Instructions to make Leek and Courgette Filo Pie:

1. Cook the chopped courgettes and leeks. Fry them gently in a little oil and let them sweat for 10 minutes. Alternatively cook in the oven with a little oil until soft. Add a little salt and pepper and let them cool. Squeeze out as much water as possible.
2. Grease an oblong baking dish. I used a 26 cm by 22 cm dish. Reverse the baking dish and cut the filo pastry sheets to fit the size of that dish - it will make it easier to handle the pastry sheets. Melt the butter.
3. Roughly divide the filo pastry into 3. Lay the first sheet on the bottom of the dish and brush throughly with the melted butter. Continue the same process with the rest of the first stack of sheets making sure very sheet is well brushed with butter. Scatter the courgette and leek mix over the top.
4. Continue with the second stack of filo pastry sheets, again making sure that you brush every sheet with melted butter before adding the next one. When you have used up the second stack, spread the 4 beaten medium eggs over the dish and scatter the feta cheese. Add roughly 100 grated mature cheese.
5. Use the third stack of filo pastry sheets as before, Finally brush the top with more melted butter and scatter the rest of the grated cheese. Cut the filo pastry into 16 squares before you put it in the oven. Bake in a pre heated oven at 180 degrees for about 30 minutes.

This recipe includes potatoes in the pie filling to make a filling meal that the whole family will enjoy. FILO pastry pie stuffed with courgette, feta and cheddar! Lovely, Greek Inspired Courgette Pie- which in Greece is called Kolokithopita. (Pita = Pie in Greek!) Its quite simple to make and not only contains courgettes but lots of herbs, leeks to add a little sweetness and filo pastry for crunch. Make this delicious Greek leek pie recipe the traditional way or just take a short cut. Traditional Greek recipes for homemade pies use homemade phyllo dough or commercial 'village' Try out this delicious traditional Greek leek pie recipe and amaze your friends and family with this crispy and velvety delight.

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