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    Greek No Crust Zucchini Pie - Kolokithopita

    Last updated August 23, 2021. Originally posted June 28, 2021 By Jenny Skrapaliori-Graves. 18 Comments.

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    This savory Greek no-crust zucchini pie - kolokithopita is one of the easiest summer recipes. With few ingredients like zucchini squash, eggs, feta cheese, herbs and extra virgin olive oil it is ideal for a light summer meal.

    Zucchini might be one of my favorites vegetables. There is not a week that I do not use it in some way or another. I make fritters, layer sliced zucchini in pies, stuff their blossoms with rice; zucchinis are so light, and the mildly sweet flavor is perfect for savory dishes.

    A crustless zucchini pie?

    This delicious zucchini pie has no phyllo, and it is made in a pinch. The filling has grated zucchini, good feta cheese mixed with grated gruyere, a couple of eggs, lots of herbs, and extra virgin olive oil.

    We make this crustless pie often at home as it is ideal for a light dinner in the summer and can be ready in about an hour.

    Here is what you need for this pie:

    Labeled ingredients for zucchini pie. Squash, mint, scallions, bowls with eggs, olive oil, flour, feta cheese and gruyere, oregano, salt, a red pepper mill and a cheese grater, all on a butcher block.

    Grate the zucchini ( I use my food processor). Place it in a colander and sprinkle a teaspoon of salt, mix it and let it sit for half an hour. Then, press it down with your palm to remove as much liquid as possible.

    Measure three cups of grated zucchini and put them in a bowl. Add the chopped herbs and scallions.

    Add all the cheese, eggs, olive oil, baking powder, and flour to the zucchini bowl. Mix everything well and pour the thick mixture into a lightly oiled baking pan - I use an 11"x 8". Brush a tablespoon of olive oil on top.

    Bake the zucchini pie in a preheated oven at 350°F oven for about 60-65 minutes, until it is golden on top.

    Let it sit for 5-10 minutes and serve. It can also be enjoyed at room temperature.

    You can use any cheese you like. Cheddar, mozzarella, parmesan, all of them would work in this recipe. But watch out for the salt content; some cheese tends to be too salty, and others too mild. For example, mozzarella is a mild cheese with low salt. Gruyere is sweet but still savory, and feta can vary from salty to very mild. If you use mild cheese add a teaspoon of salt to the mix. In case the cheese is already pretty savory avoid adding any salt to the pie.

    I don't recommend using ricotta as it is high in water content, and the pie will not firm up and stay petty loose.

    • This cheese pie - tiropita with phyllo sheets, feta cheese & gruyère it is guaranteed to be a hit.
    • The bell pepper pie is sweet & savory pie is super easy, and it makes a delicious light summer lunch.

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    A piece of crusted zucchini pie on a plate with a fork and spoon. Some basil leaves on the pie.

    No Crust Zucchini Pie

    by Jenny | The Greek Foodie
    This savory Greek zucchini pie - kolokithopita is one of the easiest summer recipes. It does not require many ingredients and is ideal for a light summer meal.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 1 hr
    Grated zucchini resting time 30 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Greek
    Servings 12
    Calories 344 kcal

    Equipment

    • 11" x 8" baking pan

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 cups zucchini grated
    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 6½ scallions sliced
    • 4 eggs
    • 1 cup feta crumbled
    • 1 cup Gruyere cheese grated
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 2-3 tablespoon mint roughly chopped
    • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt for the zucchini
    • 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Grate the zucchini.
      Place it in a colander and sprinkle a teaspoon of salt, mix it and let it sit for half an hour. Then, press it down with your palm to remove as much liquid as possible.
      Chop the mint, scallions and grate the cheese. Crumble the feta.
    • Measure three cups of grated zucchini and put them in a bowl. Add the chopped herbs and scallions.
      Add all the grated cheese, 4 eggs, one cup olive oil, one teaspoon baking powder, two cups of flour, and one teaspoon of baking powder to the zucchini bowl.
      Mix well and pour the thick mixture into a lightly oiled baking pan.
    • Bake the zucchini pie in a preheated oven at 350°F oven for about 60-65 minutes, until it is golden on top.
    • Let it sit for 5-10 minutes and serve.

    Notes

    • Because the cheeses can be salty, the only salt in the pie is the 1 teaspoon for the grated zucchini to remove its liquids. If you use less salty cheese, add a little salt to the mixture.
    • The cheeses should be a total of 2 cups. You can vary the quantities of each type depending on what cheese you are using. 
    • Pie can also be enjoyed at room temperature.
     
    Nutritional Info – Please keep in mind that the nutritional information provided is only an estimate and can vary based on the products used.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 344kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 10gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 504mgPotassium: 187mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 780IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 260mgIron: 2mg
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    1. Gloria says

      June 28, 2021 at 11:59 am

      5 stars
      You can never have too many zucchini recipes. I love Greek food. This looks like a winning combination to me.

      Reply
      • Jenny Skrapaliori-Graves says

        June 28, 2021 at 12:09 pm

        Thank you so much, Gloria!

        Reply
    2. Bernice says

      June 28, 2021 at 2:46 pm

      5 stars
      What a lovely way to feature zucchini. Soon it will be plentiful and in season. Sending to my mother as she is the zucchini queen in our family.

      Reply
    3. Chef Dennis says

      June 28, 2021 at 4:59 pm

      5 stars
      Hmm yum! Perfect for this summer season! This Greek no-crust zucchini pie looks absolutely scrumptious. I am so excited to have a full bite.

      Reply
    4. Sarah Baumeister says

      June 29, 2021 at 11:30 am

      5 stars
      Zucchini are overflowing in the garden!! I love that this recipe is something new from all of the things I have been making.

      Reply
    5. Kathryn says

      June 29, 2021 at 12:30 pm

      5 stars
      This greek pie was so delicious and we didn't even miss the crust! Thanks for an awesome recipe, I will be making this zucchini pie again soon 🙂

      Reply
    6. Dramage says

      June 30, 2021 at 10:23 am

      Approximately, how many (medium-sized) zucchinis to get 3 cups?

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      • Jenny Skrapaliori-Graves says

        June 30, 2021 at 10:28 am

        Hi Dramage! I used all four zucchini squash that you see in the image of the ingredients. They came to 3 cups grated.

        Thanks so much!

        x Jenny

        Reply
    7. Tammy says

      July 02, 2021 at 1:21 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is light yet satisfying and perfect all summer long. I'm waiting for the zucchinis in the garden then I'm making this!

      Reply
    8. Amy says

      July 03, 2021 at 9:50 am

      5 stars
      We are already getting zucchini from our garden and this was the perfect way to use some of it. The fresh mint leaves make such a difference and taste so fresh and wonderful!

      Reply
    9. Ramona says

      July 03, 2021 at 10:41 am

      5 stars
      I love zucchini and pie so I am definitely going to it be making this for me and my family! This recipe Is making me drool, it looks super flavoursome and delicious. Thank you for sharing this recipe, I can’t wait to try this!

      Reply
    10. EA Stewart says

      July 04, 2021 at 3:53 pm

      5 stars
      This is the perfect recipe for summer! I am pinning and plan to make a gluten-free version for my family this week, with a Greek salad on the side. It looks divine!

      Reply
    11. Moop Brown says

      July 05, 2021 at 5:13 am

      This recipe makes such good uses of zucchini and I appreciate that a variety of different cheeses can be used for it as well.

      Reply
    12. Lauren Michael Harris says

      July 05, 2021 at 11:57 am

      5 stars
      What a great way to use zucchini! I love gruyere so much too - can't wait to try this with some garden zucchini as soon as they are ready!!!

      Reply
    13. GiGiCT says

      October 31, 2021 at 11:52 am

      Hi
      Is 1C of evoo a misprint?
      I am making this now, and I will try it with 1/2C. Seems like a lot.
      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Jenny Skrapaliori-Graves says

        November 02, 2021 at 9:40 am

        Hi Gigi,

        It is not a misprint! We Greeks use a lot of olive oil! But It should work with 1/2 a cup just as well.
        Thanks so much for making the kolokithopita. Let me know how you liked it!

        x Jenny

        Reply
    14. Maria says

      August 01, 2022 at 3:23 pm

      Hi! Any chance someone has tried this recipe with Bisquick in place of the flour/dry mix ingredients? I'm curious how it would hold up as 1 of those "impossible pies." I managed to knock out a super quick Spanakopita conversion family & friends love (and we all know how time consuming traditional style can be of these beloved dishes) and after sifting thru kolokithopita recipes online, yours reads deliciously & simple far above the others!

      Reply
      • Jenny Skrapaliori-Graves says

        August 02, 2022 at 8:43 am

        Hi Maria,
        Thank you so much!
        Unfortunately, I haven't tried Bisquick in place of flour. I am not familiar with it as an ingredient; I have never used it. I could do a tryout at some point. If you try it before me, please come back and let us know how the kolokithopita came out. x Jenny

        Reply

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