Name: Authentic Greek Kolokithopita (Zucchini Pie)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 50 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Greece
Ingredients: *For the Filling:**; 2 lbs (about 1 kg) zucchini; 1 tablespoon salt (for drawing out water); 1/4 cup (60 ml) extra virgin olive oil; 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped; 2 scallions (green onions), finely chopped (white and light green parts); 1/2 cup fresh dill, finely chopped; 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped; 8 oz (225 g) feta cheese, crumbled; 3 large eggs; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional, but traditional); *For the Pie Assembly:**; 10-12 sheets of phyllo dough (thawed if frozen); 1/2 cup (120 ml) unsalted butter, melted (or a mix of butter and olive oil); 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil (for brushing); 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

Kolokithopita Greece

A savory pie made with phyllo dough and filled with a mixture of grated zucchini, feta cheese, herbs, and eggs.

Pie

Made with

Phyllo dough zucchini feta cheese herbs

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