Chard-Wrapped Greek Yogurt Pies

Chard-Wrapped Greek Yogurt Pies
Karsten Moran for The New York Times
Total Time
1 hour
Rating
4(238)
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These little Greek-style pies are traditionally wrapped in grape leaves, but chard leaves make a fine alternative. Served warm, the texture is akin to a fresh cheese, perfumed with dill, mint and olive oil. —David Tanis

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Ingredients

Yield:6 servings
  • 6large chard leaves, washed
  • 2cups plain full-fat Greek-style yogurt
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 2cloves garlic, grated
  • ¼cup chopped scallions
  • 1tablespoon chopped mint
  • 2teaspoons chopped dill, plus more for garnish
  • Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1teaspoon lemon zest
  • ¼cup cornmeal or rice flour
  • A handful of lightly toasted pine nuts
  • Greek olives, for garnish (optional)
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Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)

163 calories; 10 grams fat; 4 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 2 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 12 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 4 grams sugars; 9 grams protein; 406 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat oven to 400 degrees. Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Cut stems from chard leaves and save for another use. Blanch chard leaves just to wilt, about 1 minute. Drain and rinse with cool water and squeeze dry.

  2. Step 2

    Put yogurt in a mixing bowl and season with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Whisk in garlic, scallions, mint, dill, 2 tablespoons olive oil, the lemon zest and the cornmeal. Taste and adjust seasoning.

  3. Step 3

    Brush six 1-cup ramekins with olive oil. Line each ramekin with 1 chard leaf, allowing edges to drape over the mold. Fill each leaf with ½ cup of yogurt mixture. Fold the edges of the chard leaf back over the top and brush generously with olive oil. Place ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Let cool slightly, then turn ramekins over onto a plate to unmold. To serve, peel back top layer of chard to expose the filling. Drizzle with a little olive oil, and sprinkle with dill, a few toasted pine nuts and some olives if desired.

Tip
  • Pies may also be served room temperature or baked in advance and reheated briefly.

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Can you make one larger pie? Any help adapting the recipe welcome.

May I ask a nerdy question? The nutritional information says the 6 servings have in total about 1200 calories. 2 cups of yogurt is around 400. A quarter cup of cornmeal adds another 150. How does the total get to 1200?

Emily1 year ago Also - I washed the chard and wrapped it in paper towel while still wet. Three 30 second bursts in the microwave and it was perfectly steamed and ready to be de-stemmed and lined in the ramekins. Saved some dishes and didn't have to wait for the water to boil. Reply 2 This is helpful

This was very nice for dinner after an extra heavy lunch. For hungry people, better for lunch. It was tasty, and my guests liked it very much (sincere, I believe, one generally offers unvarnished opinions). I used cornmeal because I had it, but think it would be better with the rice flour. The cornmeal was still a bit grainy.

Seemed a bit too lemony. I think using Meyer lemon zest would be better. Tested full fat and non fat yogurt. Couldn’t tell the difference. One minute is too long for chard, it will overcook in the oven. Honey drizzle sounds fantastic!

Has anyone tried freezing this? Before or after baking?

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Adapted from Aglaia Kremezi

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