Greek-Style Spinach, Feta & Polenta Pie
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Think of this dish as a cross between baked polenta, a quiche, and a frittata.
Inspired by a recipe from Diana Henry’s lovely cookbook From the Oven to the Table: Simple Dishes That Look After Themselves, this recipe is based on a Greek dish called kourkouto, a simple and savory “pie” that replaces the phyllo dough in a traditional phyllo pie with a batter made from eggs, cheese, Greek yogurt, and cornmeal. Think of it as a cross between baked polenta, a quiche, and a frittata — and since this version is filled with spinach, feta, and dill, it has spanakopita vibes. It’s a uniquely delicious (and easy!) vegetarian main course that’s perfect for brunch, lunch, or a light dinner.
What You’ll Need To Make Spinach, Feta & Polenta Pie
Step-By-Step Instructions
Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, and add the spinach.
Cook, tossing frequently, until wilted, 4 to 5 minutes. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the eggs, yogurt, polenta, garlic, salt and pepper.
Whisk until smooth, then add the feta, pecorino Romano, and dill, and whisk until evenly combined.
Add the wilted spinach to the batter.
Stir until combined.
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish or pie pan.
Bake until just set and puffed, 20 to 25 minutes.
Serve hot or at room temperature.
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Greek-Style Spinach, Feta & Polenta Pie
Think of this dish as a cross between baked polenta, a quiche, and a frittata.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 6 ounces baby spinach (about 6 packed cups)
- 5 large eggs
- ⅔ cup whole-milk plain Greek yogurt (low-fat works too)
- ¼ cup instant polenta
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup finely grated pecorino Romano cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and set an oven rack in the middle position. Grease a 1.5-qt baking dish (mine is an oval that measures about 9 x 7 inches) or 9-inch pie pan with 1 tablespoon of the oil.
- Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the spinach and cook, tossing frequently, until wilted, 4 to 5 minutes. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the eggs, yogurt, polenta, garlic, salt and pepper; whisk until smooth. Add the feta, pecorino Romano, and dill, and whisk until evenly combined. Stir in the wilted spinach.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish or pie pan, and bake until just set and puffed, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve hot or at room temperature.
Nutrition Information
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- Per serving (4 servings)
- Calories: 382
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated fat: 11 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Sugar: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Sodium: 554 mg
- Cholesterol: 273 mg
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Super delicious. The consistency of the quiche held together really well. Great flavor, too.
I didn’t have the polenta called for but used the cornmeal I had in house (Red Mill’s Medium Ground). I used 5 ounces of frozen spinach heated in the oil in a large skillet until no steam came out of it otherwise followed the recipe. The flavor of pie was very good and not too salty but at room temperature it was more solid than I liked. I will try less regular cornmeal next time.
I have made this recipe in every possible iteration…with sautéed cubes of zucchini, with sundried tomatoes and spinach, with asparagus, with sautéed red pepper and onion…it’s GREAT every time! (I even use fat free feta and fat free Greek yogurt when I’m making it for myself Weight Watchers friendly…and it’s still delish!)
LOVE that it comes together in 5 minutes in one bowl.
Great for brunch, reheated for breakfast or with soup and salad for dinner!
I’ve made this several times and love it. I am going to serve it at a family brunch and am wondering what you think would go well with it. Any ideas would be appreciated!
Hi Cassandra, Glad you like this! It would pair nicely with a fruit salad. I have a few different options that you can check out on this page. Depending on hearty you want the additional dish to be, you could also consider this baked oatmeal. Hope that helps and that everyone enjoys whatever you choose!
This is a delicious, satisfying, meatless main that I’ll be making again and again. I followed the recipe exactly, but substituted dried dill as it was here on the shelf. I wouldn’t change a thing. Thanks for another great recipe!
Jenn: I just made this recipe this morning and it is SO delicious. I couldn’t find the Pecorino Romano at my grocery store (they usually carry it but were out) so I substituted Asiago and it was really nice.
Great Recipe!!!
I just found Instant Polenta on Amazon.
There must be a substitute for the instant polenta because I went to several stores and could only find regular polenta. Any suggestion? I’d love to make this but I am frustrated that I can’t find this ingredient, and the recipe only calls for 1/4 of a cup. Please help 🙂
I bought the Instant Polenta today and it refers to it as instant corn flour?
Where have you found instant polenta locally? We’re having trouble finding it.
Thank you!
Hi Heidi, I’ve found it at Giant (it’s in the Italian section as opposed to near the cornmeal). Hope you’re able to find it!
I buy mine at an Italian grocery store (Bossa foods) in the city I live (Vancouver BC)
I love this recipe. I make it almost every week. I cut it in half and eat it for dinner one day and breakfast the next day.
Sometimes I add sliced mushrooms, sun dried tomatoes or other vegetables.
Thanks for such a great recipe.
Can I use regular polenta, maybe already cooked, instead of instant polenta in this dish.
Hi Niels, I can’t confidently tell you how it will turn out or how to convert this to use regular polenta – I’m sorry! If I test it out at some point, I will add a note to the recipe.