Cheesy Zucchini Pie by @cuisinovia

2h10
Medium

8 servings

🥒

1 kg

Zucchini

🧂

15 ml

Salt

🧅

150 g

Onion

🧅

4

Spring Onions

🌿

64 g

Parsley

🌿

17 g

Dill

🌱

15 g

Mint

🌾

40 g

All-purpose Flour

🧀

200 g

Feta Cheese

🧀

100 g

Kefalotyri Cheese

🥚

250 g

Eggs

🧂

2.5 ml

Black Pepper

🌿

5 ml

Dried Oregano

🍞

60 g

Panko Breadcrumbs

🫒

45 ml

Olive Oil

🥣

150 g

Strained Greek Yogurt

🫒

2 tbsp

Olive Oil

🧄

3 g

Garlic

🌿

1 tbsp

Parsley

🌿

1 tbsp

Dill

🧂

Salt

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/21

    Coarsely grate the zucchini using a box grater.

    zucchini
    🔪box grater
    🥣large mixing bowl
  2. Step 2/21

    Transfer the grated zucchini to a colander and sprinkle evenly with the 1 tablespoon salt.

    zucchini
    salt
    🥣colander
    🥣large mixing bowl
  3. Step 3/21

    Mix the salted zucchini and leave it to drain for 60 minutes.

    zucchini
    salt
    🥣colander
  4. Step 4/21

    Wrap the drained zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible in 3 to 4 batches.

    zucchini
    🧺clean kitchen towel
    🥣colander
  5. Step 5/21

    Preheat the oven to 180°C / 350°F with fan circulation.

  6. Step 6/21

    Finely chop the onion, spring onion, parsley, dill, and mint.

    onion
    spring onion
    parsley
    dill
    mint
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board
  7. Step 7/21

    Lightly beat the 5 eggs until the yolks and whites are combined.

    egg
    🥣small mixing bowl
    🥄whisk
  8. Step 8/21

    Place the squeezed zucchini in the large mixing bowl and add the onion, spring onion, parsley, dill, and mint.

    zucchini
    onion
    spring onion
    parsley
    dill
    mint
    🥣large mixing bowl
    🥄spatula
  9. Step 9/21

    Add the flour, feta cheese, and half of the kefalotyri cheese to the zucchini mixture.

    all-purpose flour
    feta cheese
    kefalotyri cheese
    🥣large mixing bowl
    🥄spatula
  10. Step 10/21

    Pour in the beaten eggs and add the black pepper and dried oregano.

    egg
    black pepper
    dried oregano
    🥣large mixing bowl
    🥄spatula
  11. Step 11/21

    Mix the filling thoroughly until the ingredients are evenly distributed.

    zucchini
    onion
    spring onion
    parsley
    dill
    mint
    all-purpose flour
    feta cheese
    kefalotyri cheese
    egg
    black pepper
    dried oregano
    🥣large mixing bowl
    🥄spatula
  12. Step 12/21

    Grease the bottom of a 23 x 33 cm / 9 x 13 inch rectangular baking dish with a little olive oil.

    olive oil
    🍽️rectangular baking dish
  13. Step 13/21

    Sprinkle half of the panko breadcrumbs over the oiled baking dish.

    panko breadcrumbs
    🍽️rectangular baking dish
    🥄measuring cups and spoons
  14. Step 14/21

    Pour the zucchini filling into the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer.

    zucchini
    onion
    spring onion
    parsley
    dill
    mint
    all-purpose flour
    feta cheese
    kefalotyri cheese
    egg
    black pepper
    dried oregano
    🍽️rectangular baking dish
    🥄spatula
  15. Step 15/21

    Sprinkle the remaining kefalotyri cheese over the filling, then cover with the remaining panko breadcrumbs.

    kefalotyri cheese
    panko breadcrumbs
    🍽️rectangular baking dish
  16. Step 16/21

    Bake for 35 to 45 minutes until the pie is set in the center and golden brown on top.

    🍽️rectangular baking dish
  17. Step 17/21

    Mince the garlic and finely chop the parsley and dill for the yogurt sauce.

    garlic
    parsley
    dill
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board
  18. Step 18/21

    Combine the strained Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, parsley, dill, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.

    strained Greek yogurt
    olive oil
    garlic
    parsley
    dill
    salt
    black pepper
    🥣small mixing bowl
    🥄spatula
    🥄measuring cups and spoons
  19. Step 19/21

    Mix the yogurt sauce until smooth and evenly seasoned.

    strained Greek yogurt
    olive oil
    garlic
    parsley
    dill
    salt
    black pepper
    🥣small mixing bowl
    🥄spatula
  20. Step 20/21

    Rest the baked pie for 10 minutes, then cut it into 8 squares.

    🔪chef's knife
    🍽️rectangular baking dish
  21. Step 21/21

    Serve each zucchini pie square with the yogurt sauce.

    strained Greek yogurt
    🥣small mixing bowl

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Vegetables, Seasonings, Herbs, Grains, Dairy, Eggs, Oils

Ingredients

Zucchini, Salt, Onion, Spring onions, Parsley, Dill, Mint, All-purpose flour, Feta cheese, Kefalotyri cheese, Eggs, Black pepper, Dried oregano, Panko breadcrumbs, Olive oil, Strained Greek yogurt, Garlic

Allergens

Gluten, Milk, Egg

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian, Pescatarian

Calories

390 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 19g, Carbohydrates: 27g, Fat: 24g, Fiber: 4g, Sugars: 7g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 420mg, Sodium: 1050mg, Potassium: 670mg, Iron: 2.5mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 30mg, Vitamin A: 150mcg, Vitamin K: 150mcg, Folate: 85mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

1 hour 30 minutes

Cooking

40 minutes

Overall

2 hours 10 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

21 steps

Equipments

Utensils

box grater, colander, clean kitchen towel, large mixing bowl, small mixing bowl, chef's knife, cutting board, whisk, spatula, rectangular baking dish, measuring cups and spoons

Appliances

oven

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Side Dish, Snack

Occasions

Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Picnic, Summer

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@cuisinovia

Origin

Cuisine

Greek, Mediterranean

Geographic

Greece, Mediterranean

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crispy, Golden, Tender, Moist, Creamy

Flavors

Savory, Cheesy, Herby, Tangy, Garlicky, Salty

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 120 min (Keep covered,Do not leave dairy-based yogurt sauce out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 3 days (Store pie and yogurt sauce separately,Use airtight containers,Reheat pie in the oven before serving if desired), freezer : 2 months (Freeze baked pie squares without yogurt sauce,Wrap portions tightly,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating)