Kale and Spinach Pie

A slice of kale and spinach pie on a plate.

Total Time: 45 min

Yields: 1 9x13 pie

This Kale and Spinach Pie is a delicious vegetarian main course that's perfect for any occasion. The filling is a rich blend of sautéed kale and spinach, combined with creamy feta and ricotta cheeses, and seasoned with a hint of chili flakes and balsamic vinegar for a touch of warmth and tang. Encased in a buttery pie crust, it's a comforting and flavorful dish that's sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

The ingredients for kale and spinach pie.

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Prepare the Filling
    • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
    • Sautee minced garlic and onion in 1 tablespoon butter until fragrant and translucent.
    • Place frozen kale and spinach in a colander, rinse with warm water and shake. Allow to thaw completely.
    • After the greens are thawed press out all the water with your hands or a towel until dry.
  2. Assemble the Pie
    • Grease a 9x13 pie dish with butter or nonstick spray.
    • Pie crust with holes poked into the bottom
    • Unroll prepared pie crust unto greased dish. Poke holes into the bottom with a fork.
    • Crumble feta into a large bowl, and season with salt and pepper. (Or drain cottage cheese if using in a colander until all moisture is out. Pat with a towel.)
    • Ingredients in bowl
    • Place ricotta into the feta or cottage cheese mixture. Add the sautéed garlic and onion, 2 whisked eggs, balsamic vinegar, parmesan and pepper flakes. Mix well.
    • Add the dried greens to the cheese mixture and mix until combined.
    • Pie crust with filling poured in
    • Pour the filling into the prepared bottom pie crust.
  3. Bake the Pie
    • Place the top pie crust on top, using a fork to press the crust onto the edges of the dish.
    • Pie crust with slits cut in the center
    • Cut slits in a star pattern in the center of the crust.
    • Spray the top crust with a little nonstick spray or brush with melted butter.
    • Bake for 20 minutes or until the crust is light brown and crispy.
  4. Cool and Serve
    • Let cool completely, and enjoy!

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