Kolokithopita (Zucchini Pie)

Name: Kolokithopita (Zucchini Pie)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 600 g zucchini, grated and squeezed dry; 4 spring onions, sliced; 200 g feta, crumbled; 100 g Greek yogurt; 2 eggs; 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped; 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped; 8 sheets phyllo pastry; 60 g butter or olive oil, for brushing

Grated zucchini, spring onions, mint, dill, feta, Greek yogurt and eggs wrapped in phyllo. A summer classic.

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Method

1
Mix zucchini, spring onions, feta, yogurt, eggs, mint and dill. Season with pepper (feta adds salt).
2
Brush a 30×20 cm dish with oil. Layer 4 phyllo sheets, brushing each.
3
Spread the filling and fold in any overhanging pastry. Top with remaining 4 sheets, each brushed.
4
Score and bake at 180 °C for 45 minutes until deep golden.