Greek Eggplant And Walnut Pie

Greek Eggplant And Walnut Pie


1. Sprinkle eggplant with salt and drain in a colander 30 minutes; pat dry.

2. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot; fry eggplant in batches, adding about oil, if needed and turning once, until tender and golden brown, 5 -7 minutes.

3. Drain on paper towels and cool to room temperature.

4. Wipe skillet clean.

5. Preheat oven to 375° with rack in middle level.

6. Halve leek/green onion lengthwise and thinly slice.

7. Cook leek in 1 tablespoons oil in skillet over medium heat until golden, 5-7 minutes.

8. Add garlic to release fragrance; sauté about 2 minutes.

9. Transfer to a bowl.

10. Chop eggplant; add leek-garlic mixture with egg, cheeses, nuts, oregano, cumin, and salt and pepper to taste.

11. Place one crust pie shell in 8”or 9" pie plate. Reserve remaining for top;.

12. brush lightly with oil.

13. Spread filling evenly in shell; cover with remaining pie crust and brush with a little olive oil.

14. Cut several slits in top (to vent) and bake until golden brown, 45-50 minutes.

15. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing into wedges.

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