Lamb & Butternut Squash Phyllo Pie
I used leftover lamb but you could use cooked chicken, tofu, etc., or quickly sauté chicken or ground beef for it.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: One Dish Dinners
- Method: Oven
Ingredients
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- 6 sheets phyllo
- 1 – 2 tbs olive oil
- 10oz (300gr) lamb, cooked, cut into small pieces
- 1 onion, chopped
- 8oz (250gr) butternut squash or pumpkin, cut into small pieces
- 1/2 red pepper, chopped
- 2oz (60gr) feta, crumbled
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup (4oz, 120gr) crème fraîche, plain yogurt or sour cream
- 1/3 cup (3oz, 90ml) milk
- 1 tbs olive oil
- 1 tsp za’atar
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Heat 1 tbs oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion, butternut squash, red pepper, and sauté 8 – 10 minutes, until vegetables are tender.
- Whisk eggs, milk, crème fraîche, and spices. Set aside
- Lightly oil a 9″ (22 cm) pie or quiche plate.
- Working quickly, and keeping remaining phyllo sheets covered:
- Lay one sheet of phyllo flat and lightly brush all over with olive oil
- Place in quiche plate and, using the side of your hand, shape it to fit the inside, leaving the edges hang over the side.
- Repeat with remaining 5 sheets of phyllo, placing each one at a ‘1/6 turn’ of the quiche plate.
- Spread butternut squash, onions, etc. on the crust.
- Spread lamb and feta on the squash
- Pour the egg mixture over the top.
- Loosely fold the edges of the phyllo over the top.
- Lightly brush the top with oil.
- Bake, 400F (200C) for 35 – 40 minutes, or until top is set.
- Remove and let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
If using uncooked meat add it to the skillet with the onions, etc.
Remember to keep unused / waiting phyllo sheets covered as they dry out quickly.
It’s easier to handle if you put the pie on a baking sheet before filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 recipe
- Calories: 970
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 746.2 mg
- Fat: 57 g
- Saturated Fat: 21.6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 57.9 g
- Fiber: 5.6 g
- Protein: 57.4 g
- Cholesterol: 375.9 mg
Keywords: phyllo pie, lamb, butternut squash
