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Eggplant and Walnut Phyllo Pie

Eggplant and Walnut Phyllo Pie
Eggplant and Walnut Phyllo Pie requires approximately 3 hours from start to finish. One serving contains 394 calories, 15g of protein, and 28g of fat. This recipe serves 8. If you have pecorino romano, olive oil, leeks, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it.

Instructions

1
Sprinkle eggplant with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and drain in a colander 30 minutes; pat dry.
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Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot, then fry eggplant in batches, adding about 3 tablespoons oil per batch and turning once, until tender and golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes total per batch.
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3
Drain on paper towels and cool to room temperature. Wipe skillet clean.
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4
Preheat oven to 375°F with rack in middle.
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5
Halve leeks lengthwise and thinly slice. Wash and drain.
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6
Cook leeks in 2 tablespoons oil in skillet over medium heat until golden, 7 to 9 minutes.
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7
Transfer to a bowl.
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8
Chop eggplant; add to leeks with cheeses, nuts, cumin, and salt and pepper to taste.
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9
Trim phyllo sheets into 9-inch squares. Cover stack of phyllo with plastic wrap and a damp kitchen towel.
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10
Layer 10 sheets in a 9-inch square baking dish, lightly brushing each sheet with oil.
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11
Spread filling on top, then cover with remaining phyllo, brushing each sheet with oil.
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12
Cut several slits in phyllo (to vent) and bake until puffed and golden brown, 45 to 50 minutes.
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13
Let stand 10 minutes.
DifficultyExpert
Ready In3 hrs
Servings8
Health Score26
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