25 minLeek and Cheese Pie
A practical breakfast dish combining the sweetness of leeks with the saltiness of feta cheese.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 35 min
- Time
- 50 min
- Servings
- 6
- Calories
- 280
- Level
- Easy
- Heat
- Gentle heat
- Region
- trk
- Vegetarian
Servings6
Measures
1 cup is 200 ml. 1 tea glass is 100 ml. 1 tablespoon is 15 ml. 1 dessert spoon is 10 ml. 1 teaspoon is 5 ml.
Ingredients
- 3 leeks
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup yogurtInstead: strained yogurt
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup feta cheese
- 1.5 cups flour
- 1 packet baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
Calories are an editor’s estimate per serving, not a lab measurement.
Method
- 1
Finely slice the leeks and sauté them in a little oil until soft.
- 2
Whisk the eggs, yogurt, and oil in a large bowl.
- 3
Add flour, baking powder, and salt to create a smooth batter.
- 4
Fold in the sautéed leeks and crumbled feta cheese.
- 5
Pour into a greased baking dish and bake at 180°C for 35 minutes.
Note. Add a pinch of sugar while sautéing to balance the sharpness of the leeks.
Questions
Can I freeze this pie?
Yes, you can slice it after baking and store it in the freezer.
Which cheese works best?
Feta or any firm white cheese is ideal for this recipe.
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