Leek With Feta “Börek” Pie [vegetarian]

Instructions

1. Heat some salted water in a large saucepan. When the water is boiling, add the finely chopped leeks and blanch for 3 mins. Drain leeks and reserve on the side.
2. Heat some olive oil in a large frying pan. Add chopped red onion with sugar and vinegar. Fry for 5 mins or so until the onion has caramelised.
3. Pre-heat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas 4.
4. Add crushed garlic and leeks to the frying pan. Cook for 5 mins under medium heat.
5. Add mint and crumbled feta cheese. Blend well. Remove from heat and season to taste.
6. Beat 3 eggs in a separate bowl. Add the beaten eggs to the leeks and mix until everything is well blended.
7. Line a rectangular dish (24 x 34cm) with baking sheet.
8. Put 1 layer of filo pastry at the bottom (you probably will have to use 2 sheets as you want the pastry to overhang so you can fold it over the pie at the end). Brush with oil. Add another layer of Filo pastry on top. Brush with oil. Add another layer of filo pastry on top. This will create a solid base for the pie so it can be cut easily to serve.
9. Add one third of the leek mixture. Cover with 2 sheets of filo pastry. Brush with oil.
10. Repeat previous step twice more until all the filling has been used.
11. Fold overhanging filo pastry on top of the pie to seal it and brush with oil.
12. Brush some beaten egg on top of the pie.
13. Put in the oven for 25-30 mins until golden.

• Servings : 4-6
• Ready in : 60 Minutes
• Course : Entertaining, Tarts, Pies & Quiches
• Recipe Type : December Recipes, February Recipes, January Recipes, March Recipes, November Recipes, October Recipes, September Recipes, Vegetarian
• Ingredient : Leek