Easy and delicious, this one-pan wonder is perfect for busy weekdays, offering a hearty, wholesome meal for the whole family!
Need a quick fix for dinner? With only 30 minutes of prep time and less than an hour of cooking time, this lovely pie for 4 to 6 persons fits the bill. Elegant and delectable, this Sweet Potato, Sage, and Feta Filo Pie strikes the perfect balance between crispy filo pastry and a luscious, flavourful filling. With a touch of sage, a zing of lemon zest, and the creamy richness of feta cheese, every bite is a harmonious symphony of flavours, ideal for gatherings or a delightful family dinner.
We opted for our handy Le Creuset Toughened Non Stick Chef's Pan for this recipe. Oven safe up to 260°C, this chefs pan is designed with two pouring spouts for easy food transfer; precisely what we needed when making this pie! The superior non-stick coating that is 4x stronger ensures our pie comes out intact while making cleaning a breeze.
Difficulty: Average
Prep Time: Under 30 Min. | Cook Time: Under 1 Hr.
Serves: 4 to 6 persons
Main Ingredients: Vegetables
Ingredients:
- 4 sweet potatoes, cut in half
- 2 red onions, quartered
- 3 tablespoons (45ml) olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) fennel seeds
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 6 fresh sage leaves, chopped
- 200g feta cheese
- 1 egg
- 6 sheets filo pastry
- Salt and pepper
Method:
- Place the sweet potato, red onions, fennel seeds, lemon zest and one tablespoon of oil in a chefs pan and place in the oven to roast for 30 minutes
- Remove from the pan, place in a mixing bowl, and gently mash with a fork.
- Crumble in the feta cheese, add the egg and season.
- Wash and dry the pan.
- Using a basting brush, take the filo pastry and brush the sheets with the remaining oil.
- Line the pan with four sheets of filo up the sides to leave the pastry hanging over the edge.
- Place the sweet potato mixture into the pastry case and fold over the edges.
- Crumple the remaining two pastry sheets on the top of the pie and brush with some oil.
- Place in the oven and bake for 25 - 30 minutes until crisp and golden brown.
- Leave in the pan for 10 – 15 minutes, then slide out to serve warm.
Recipe source: Le Creuset
